Category: Annular Solar Eclipse

2024

Easter Island and Solar Eclipse 2024

Thursday November 16th, 2023Thursday November 16th, 2023
by Tomasz Czarnecki

Okay… the coolest place to see a solar eclipse? In 2023, it was the ruins of Uxmal, Mexico. 2024 probably wants to beat this by giving us an annular eclipse visible from the middle of the Pacific, from Easter Island. Plans are already being made, details coming soon, but if it works, it will be… wow!

2023

Annular Eclipse over Yucatan in Mexico 2023 raport part…

Monday October 30th, 2023Saturday November 18th, 2023
by Tomasz Czarnecki

In October 2023, the Moon will pass in front of the Sun’s disk – however, due to the position of both objects and their relative sizes, it will not be a total eclipse, but an annular one, during which 0.96 of our star’s disk will be covered at its maximum. However, this phenomenon will be visible from an unusual region – a world 1000 years ago inhabited by the Mayans, the creators of an unusual civilization. Therefore, I invite you to join me on a journey during which we will discover a lost civilization, wonderful nature and the colors of Mexico.

Date: October 7 – 24, 2023
Connection: LOT and Condor – Warsaw – Frankfurt – Cancun
Car: Honda City i-VTEC VII gen
Accommodation: hotels, three nights in hostels
Route: 3600km
Cost per person: approx £1175 + plane ticket

The cost does not include souvenirs and tips.

dates – 7 – 24 October 2023

1 Day

Departure from Katowice (or other city – to be agreed), arrival – via Frankfurt to Newark airport in the USA. Overnight at the Red Carpet Inn

2nd day

Flight from Newark to Cancun in Mexico, pick up the car, drive to Tulum for the night (120km), visit the ruins of the Mayan coastal city – Tulum, time to relax on the beach.

Overnight at oOstel Smart Hostel.

3rd day

In the morning, a 4-hour trip around the sinkhole lakes – Blue Cenote. Snorkeling, bicycles, cliff jumping for the brave. Transfer to Chetumal (290 km). Overnight at OYO Hotel Marias.

4th day

Drive through the jungles of southern Mexico to the lost Mayan city of Calamcul (235km). Visiting the ruins of Calamcul, deep in the jungle. Transfer to Balancan de Domingues (333km). Overnight at Hotel San José.

5th day

Drive to the ruins of Palenque (107 km). Visiting unique ruins leaning against the surrounding mountains. Then drive to the blue cascades of Cascade de Aqua Azul (70 km) and then continue to Colorado (304 km). Overnight in Posada los Reyecitos.

6th day

Transfer to the ruins of the city of Edzna (145 km). Sightseeing then drive to Campeche (50 km) and time to wander around the city. Overnight at Casa Villasis Limon.

7th day

Visiting the Mayan cities – Kabah, Sayil, Xlapak, Labna (165km). Transfer to the grottos of Loltun (20km), from where we will go to Merida. Overnight at Hotel Posada Aurora.

8th day

Eclipse day!

In the morning, drive to the ruins of Uxmal – one of the best preserved and unusual cities of the Maya civilization (85km). The partial eclipse will begin at 9:45:43 local time, and the annular eclipse will begin at 11:23:06. The maximum of the eclipse will occur at 11:25:08. The annular eclipse will end at 11:27:10 and the partial eclipse at 13:09:46. During and after the partial eclipse, it’s time to explore the ruins. Then return to Merida. Overnight at Hotel Posada Aurora.

9th day

Departure to the beaches of the Gulf of Mexico in the area where 65 million years ago the fall of the Chixculub meteorite ended the domination of dinosaurs. On the way, visit Zona Arqueológica de Dzibilchaltún and then Zona Arqueológica Xcambó. Overnight at the Hotel Posada Aurora in Meridiz.

10 days

We will visit selected karst sinkholes – Cenotes in the area around Izumel: Cenote Santa Barbara, Cenotes Cuzama, Aktun Ha, Cenotes y Gruta de Mani-Chan Homún and others. Then we will visit the Mayan ruins in the center of the Yellow City of Izamel. Overnight at Nicol-Haa in Izamel

11th day

Visiting Chichen Itza and – if you feel like it – more karst lakes. Transfer to Valladolid and overnight at Hostal Gayser.

12th day

Departure to Parque Natural Ria Lagartos with its amazing pink lagoons. Alligator farm on the way. Return to Valladolid and overnight at Hostal Gayser.

13th day

Visiting more sinkhole lakes on the way to Cancun. Overnight at Casa Balam Cayo Lobo in Cancun.

14th day

Rest on the beach. Overnight at Casa Balam Cayo Lobo in Cancun.

15th day

Rest on the beach. Overnight at Casa Balam Cayo Lobo in Cancun. Overnight at Casa Balam Cayo Lobo in Cancun.

16 – 17 day

Flight to Poland via Dulles and Frankfurt

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Attention! The expedition is not a tourist event, but an invitation to a joint photographic adventure with Tomasz Czarnecki, a photographer, globetrotter and a man who has been exploring the world and chasing solar eclipses for over 30 years.

2023

Annular Eclipse over Yucatan in Mexico 2023

Saturday April 22nd, 2023Thursday November 16th, 2023
by Tomasz Czarnecki

Hurry Up!

Deadline:
dates – 7 – 24 October 2023

Cost:

USD 2,500/person + USD 1,000/person (estimated cost of air tickets)

Group and accommodation:

From 2 to 4 participants, accommodation in hostels and hotels, in double rooms or apartments.

The costs of the expedition cover the costs of all accommodation along the route, the costs of entry to the archaeological zones, as well as the attractions during the joint expedition. Also the cost of renting and insurance of a car adapted to the size of the group and fuel.

The cost does not include meals, souvenirs and tips, or travel insurance.

dates – 7 – 24 October 2023

1 Day

Departure from Katowice (or other city – to be agreed), arrival – via Frankfurt to Newark airport in the USA. Overnight at the Red Carpet Inn

2nd day

Flight from Newark to Cancun in Mexico, pick up the car, drive to Tulum for the night (120km), visit the ruins of the Mayan coastal city – Tulum, time to relax on the beach.

Overnight at oOstel Smart Hostel.

3rd day

In the morning, a 4-hour trip around the sinkhole lakes – Blue Cenote. Snorkeling, bicycles, cliff jumping for the brave. Transfer to Chetumal (290 km). Overnight at OYO Hotel Marias.

4th day

5th day

6th day

Transfer to the ruins of the city of Edzna (145 km). Sightseeing then drive to Campeche (50 km) and time to wander around the city. Overnight at Casa Villasis Limon.

7th day

Visiting the Mayan cities – Kabah, Sayil, Xlapak, Labna (165km). Transfer to the grottos of Loltun (20km), from where we will go to Merida. Overnight at Hotel Posada Aurora.

8th day

Eclipse day!

9th day

10 days

11th day

Visiting Chichen Itza and – if you feel like it – more karst lakes. Transfer to Valladolid and overnight at Hostal Gayser.

12th day

Departure to Parque Natural Ria Lagartos with its amazing pink lagoons. Alligator farm on the way. Return to Valladolid and overnight at Hostal Gayser.

13th day

Visiting more sinkhole lakes on the way to Cancun. Overnight at Casa Balam Cayo Lobo in Cancun.

14th day

Rest on the beach. Overnight at Casa Balam Cayo Lobo in Cancun.

15th day

Rest on the beach. Overnight at Casa Balam Cayo Lobo in Cancun. Overnight at Casa Balam Cayo Lobo in Cancun.

16 – 17 day

Flight to Poland via Dulles and Frankfurt

2023

Highlands of Iceland 2023 – Photography Workshop

Wednesday February 8th, 2023Thursday November 16th, 2023
by Tomasz Czarnecki

We start the 2023 season with an adventure in Iceland. This extraordinary island is a paradise for nature lovers – volcanoes, waterfalls, lava fields and hot springs … There, everyone falls ill with Icelandic fever – its symptoms are primarily the need to return to this wild country.

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Date: June 17 – July 2, 2023 Group closed! If you are interested in this or a similar route, please contact us to organize the trip at a different time.

Cost: USD 3,500/person + about USD 400/person (estimated cost of air tickets)

Group and accommodation: From 2 to 4 participants, accommodation on campsites.

The costs of the expedition cover the costs of all accommodation along the route as well as the attractions during the joint expedition. Also the cost of renting and insurance of a car adapted to the size of the group and fuel.

The cost does not include meals, souvenirs and tips, optional attractions or travel insurance.

dates – June 17 – July 2, 2023

Important – the plan below is the maximum version. The weather in Iceland is extremely changeable and can change your plans.

1 Day

Flight from Katowice (or other city – to be agreed) to Keflavik in Iceland. Transfer and overnight at Strandakirkja campsite

2nd day

Drive to Þingvellir National Park on the northern shore of Iceland’s largest lake, Þingvallavatn. On the way we will stop at the Kerid crater. At Þingvellir Park, walk between the continental plates to Oxarfoss waterfall. From here we head to the Hraunafossar and Barnafoss waterfalls. Overnight at Grundarfjörður camping.

3rd day

Snæfellsnes peninsula tour. We will start the day with the iconic view of Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall, we will approach Bæjarfoss waterfall. Then we will photograph the Ingjaldshólskirkja church. Continue on to the volcanic crater of Saxholl and the black Djúpalónssandu beach surrounded by amazing lava sculptures. We will admire the volcanic cliffs of Londragar and Gattlekur. If we have enough strength, we will look into the Rauðfeldsgjá canyon. Before we reach the Sturungalaug hot spring, lost among the lava fields, we will still be able to admire the Bjarnafoss waterfall and look for seals on Ytri Tunga beach. Overnight at a campsite in Reykhollar.

4th day

We reach the western fjords of the Westfjords. Depending on our desire, we may reach the westernmost cliffs with puffins – Latrabjarg. However, the most beautiful attraction of the day will be the Dynjandi waterfall along with the cascades of Háifoss, Úðafoss, Göngufoss, Hundafoss and Bæjarfoss. Overnight at Bolungarvik campsite.

5th day

Exploration continues in the Wetsjords – Minnibakki beach, Valagil waterfall and the historic Littlebaer cafe. Overnight at Skagastrond campsite.

6th day

Ahead of us is the first – the easiest F-ka, i.e. the road through the Icelandic interior. Along the F35 we will admire the geothermal areas of Hveravelir and Kerlingarfjöll. Then we will reach another of the most fabulous waterfalls – Gullfoss. The Strokkur geyser will shoot up into the sky nearby. Before going to the overnight stay in Gaddstadaflatir, we will soak in the perfect water of the Hrunalaug hot spring.

7th day

We start the day with Seljalandsfoss waterfalls and neighboring Gljufrabui. Then, walk deep into the amazing Nauthúsagil slot canyon and continue to Iceland’s largest canyon, Stakkholtsgjá. From here we will reach the black beaches of Dyrholaey and in Vik n Myrdle turn north on the F208 leading towards the Hekla volcano to the rainbow mountains of Landlammaguar. Overnight at Landlammaguar campsite.

8th day

Trekking in the Landlammaguar Rainbow Mountains. Overnight at Landlammaguar campsite.

9th day

We leave F208 Landlammaguar heading north on the F27 to Hrafnabjargafoss and Aldeyarfoss waterfalls. Overnight at Laugar campsite.

10 days

In the morning we will stop at another unique waterfall, Goddafoss. From here we will circle the volcanic lake Mytvn, stopping for a walk through the lunar landscape of the Skútustaðagígar crater field, a short trek among Lavator Dimmuborgir lava formations. If we have enough strength and willingness, we will climb the Hvefjall crater. We will definitely visit the Grjotagja lava tunnel, then the smoking Hverir field and the unusual Viti crater. From here, only the most powerful waterfalls in Europe – Detifoss, Selfoss and Hefragilfoss. Overnight at Möðrudalur campsite.

11th day

We will take the roads F908, F910 and F894 to reach Aksja crate and on the way back we will stop for a swim at the hot Laugavallalaug waterfall. Just a walk to the second highest crater in Iceland – Hengifoss (the charming Litlanesfoss on the way) and along Lake Lagarfljót we will reach the eastern fjords of Iceland for camping in Seydisfjordur.

12th day

Transfer to Borgarfjarðurhofnvegur where you can approach the puffins for a meter. Then drive to the Klifbrekku waterfall. Overnight at Stöðvarfjörður camping.

13th day

Drive through the beautiful fjords to Vestrahorn and the Hoffel Glacier. Overnight at Myllulækur campsite.

14th day

A day with glaciers and ice lagoons – Jokulsarlon, diamond beach, Fjalsarlon and Kvíárjökull. Overnight at Tjaldsvæðið Kleifar camping.

15th day

in the morning, as an option, a trip to Katla ice cave, then transfer to Keflavik where in the evening we fly back to Poland.

day 16

Arrival to Katowice at 2 am.

2016

Obrączkowe zaćmienie Słońca – Madagaskar 2016

Friday June 19th, 2015Monday June 14th, 2021
by Tomasz Czarnecki

Plan wyprawy (23 sierpnia 2016 – 7 września 2016):

dzień pierwszy, wtorek 23 sierpnia 2016
- przelot Warszawa – Paryż – Antananarivo
- nocleg w hostelu w Antananarivo
dzień drugi – Antananarivo
- zwiedzanie Madagascar Exotic Reserve Peyrieras
- przejazd do Parku Narodowego Andasibe
- nocleg w hostelu w Antananarivo
dzień trzeci – Antananarivo
- zwiedzanie królewskiego wzgórza w Ambohimanga wpisanego na listę zabytków UNESCO
- nocleg w hostelu w Antananarivo
dzień czwarty – Antananarivo -> Morondava
- przelot to Morondava, w okolicach którego znajduje się najczęściej fotografowany plener na Madagaskarze – Aleja Baobabów. Morondawa słynie z tych ogromnych drzew wysokością dorównującym 5-piętrowym budynkom.
- zachód Słońca w Alei Baobabów
- nocleg w Morondova Baobab Restarurant and Hotel
dzień piąty – offroad to Bemarha – Aleja Baobabów i rezerwat Andranomena (230km)
- przejazd do alei baobabów i rezerwatu Andranomena – trek pętlą Antsarongaza
- przejazd do Bekopaka
- nocled w L´Olympe du Bemaraha
dzień szósty – Park Narodowy Tsingy de Bemarha, UNESCO
- zwiedzanie Parku Narodowego Tsingy de Bemarha
- trekking pętlą Petit Tsingy (4 godziny)
- spływ łodzią szlakiem Manambolo (4 godziny)
- nocled w L´Olympe du Bemaraha
dzień siódmy – Park Narodowy Tsingy de Bemarha, UNESCO
- zwiedzanie Parku Narodoweo Tsingy de Bemarha
- trekking pętlą Big Tsingy (6-7 godzin)
- nocled w L´Olympe du Bemaraha
dzień ósmy – powrót do Morondova
- Przejazd do Morondova
- wypoczynek na plaży
- nocleg w Morondova Baobab Restarurant and Hotel
dzień ósmy – powrót do Morondova
- Przejazd do Morondova
- wypoczynek na plaży
- nocleg w Morondova Baobab Restarurant and Hotel
dzień dziewiąty Morondova – Anaialiva – Mahajanga
- o świcie wyjazd do Anaialiva gdzie w środy ma miejsce największy na Madagaskarze targ zebu
- przelog Morondoa – Mahajanga
- rozpoznanie okolicy pod kątem zaćmienia
- nocleg w Mahajanga
dzień dziesiąty – ZAĆMIENIE (1.09.2016)
- Początek zaćmienia częściowego (C1): 10:47:19.4 60.7° 036.4°
- Początek zaćmienia obrączkowego (C2): 12:38:44.8 63.8° 335.2°
- Maksimum zaćmienia obrączkowego: 12:40:16.7 63.6° 334.4°
- Koniec zaćmienia obrączkowego (C3): 12:41:48.8 63.4° 333.6°
- Koniec zaćmienia częściowego (C4): 14:24:09.2 46.1° 300.4°
- Zwiedzanie Parku Narodowego Ankarafantsika, w którym spotkać można wiele różnych gatunków endemicznych zwierząt (lemurów, ptaków) oraz roślin (baobaby, dzika wanilia)
- przejazd do Antanimalandy, nocleg w Lodge des Terres Blanches (192km)
dzień jedenasty – Antanimalandy -> Antsohihy (251km)
- spacer po Bora Reserve w zależności od stanu dróg
- nocle w Anstohihy
dzień dwunasty – Antsohihy -> Ambanja (189km)
- Manongarivo Reserve w zależności od stanu dróg
- nocleg w Ambanja
dzień trzynasty – Ambanja -> Antisiranna (232km)
- zwiedzanie Parku Narodowego Ankarana
- nocleg w Antisiranna
dzień czternasty – Antisiranna – Amber Mountain National Park
- zwiedzanie Parku Narodowego Amber Mountain (Montagne d’Ambre) znanego z wodospadów i wulkanicznych jezior
- nocleg w Antisiranna
dzień piętnasty – Antisiranna – Antananarivo
- rankiem przelot do Antananarivo
- zwiedzanie stolicy Madagaskaru Antananarivo– Fort Rova, Pałac Królowej, plac Andohalo, Manapisoa, Tranovola…
dzień szesnasty – środa 7 września 2016
- przelot do Polski przez Paryż

Szacunkowy koszt obejmujący przeloty (do limitu 850$* na trasie głównej – Warszawa-Antananarivo-Warszawa, oraz 500$* na przelotach wewnętrznych), wizę wjazdową, noclegi, wynajem samochodów, wejścia do parków narodowych oraz opłaty dla lokalnych przewodników to $5 500 na osobę (od $5000 – $6000 – w zależności od liczby osób). Aby wjechać na Madagaskar należy posiadać międzynarodowy certyfikat szczepień przeciw żółtej febrze (szczepienia te są wykonywane m.in. przez Międzynarodowe Punkty Szczepień w Wojewódzkich Stacjach Sanitarno-Epidemiologicznych, koszt w 2015 roku to 180zł). Dodatkowo zalecane jest zaszczepienie się przeciw tężcowi, polio, błonicy, wzw A, wzw B, wściekliznie i cholerze. Zaleca się stosowanie profilaktyki przeciwmalarycznej. *w/w ceny przelotów wg cen sprawdzonych w kwietniu 2015 roku.

Do Mahajanga dotrzemy w porze suchej, w okresie kiedy zachmurzenie zazwyczaj jest mała lub bardzo małe, brak opadów, i jedyne co może nam nieco przeszkadzać to dość wysokie temperatury. Poniżej historyczna pogoda w Mahajangu, w dniu i o godzinie zaćmienia.

	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014
zachmurzenie	0%	18%	7%	0%	3%	4%	17%
temperatura [°C]	31	28	29	29	29	32	32
opady [mm]	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
ciśnienie [mb]	1015	1018	1017	1017	1016	1015	1014
wiatr [km/h]	10 SE	11 SE	18 SE	20 SE	15 E	9 SE	6 NE
wilgotność [%]	41	49	47	42	50	47	44

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Annular Solar Eclipse

Bryce Canyon National Park

Tuesday October 11th, 2011Monday June 14th, 2021
by Tomasz Czarnecki

Bryce Canyon National Park lies in southwestern part of Utah in USA. In spite of being named ‘canyon’ it’s most famous feature is a huge natural amphiteatre sculpted in the eastern flank of pink, orange and yellow sandston of Paunsaugunt Plateau. Within it tall spires – called hoodoos and reaching up to 60 meters rise. Area has been designated a National Treasure in 1923, and five years later a National Park. It has an area 150 km² and height of 2400 – 2700 m above sea level. Being further away from large cities is much less visited.

Climate

Bryce Canyon N.P. climate is rather temperate and, as compared to other parks in the area, rateher wet – total yearly rainfall averages between 38 up to 46cm. Average minimum winter temperatures fall to -13ºC in January, while maksimum average temperature in July rise to 28ºC. As for 2012 annular eclipse weather data, we can expect 74% chance of seeing the Sun – average number of partially cloudy sky to clear sky in May is 22 and only nine with full cloud cover. In case weather prospects don’t look good we migh decide to move observation to Zion or Grand Canyon National Parks.