Contains:  Solar system body or event
A Phoenix Rising over Lac Megantic, Andrea Girones

A Phoenix Rising over Lac Megantic

A Phoenix Rising over Lac Megantic, Andrea Girones

A Phoenix Rising over Lac Megantic

Equipment

Loading...

Acquisition details

Loading...

Description

A phoenix rising over Lac Megantic Quebec
Today a total solar eclipse shone over a rural Quebec village that was all but destroyed 11 years ago. A run away train car started a massive explosion in the town centre that killed 47 people, turned the town to ashes, and remains the worst Canadian train disaster in our history.
A population with deep pain and trauma, ( the town still has train tracks running all through the village) came together today and watched a true miracle, the joyous event of the moon’s shadow passing over us as the moon blocked the sun for 3 minutes 36 seconds.

Even though the temperature dropped at least 8 degrees Celsius, the villagers and visitors cheered, and played music and children blew soap bubbles in excitement. All were united and mesmerizer by this celestial event. I hope some were also comforted in the embrace of their community.

We met so many wonderful people, and loved every minute of this special day in a very special place.

Comments

Histogram

A Phoenix Rising over Lac Megantic, Andrea Girones