CN Traveller·4 min read·easy
Meet the umbraphiles who chase eclipses around the world
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Stephanie Vermillion
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The article explores the growing trend of 'umbraphiles,' enthusiasts who travel globally to witness total solar eclipses. It notes the significant economic impact on tourism in regions where eclipses are visible.
When Koh Joo Beng, an astronomy enthusiast from Singapore, first watched the moon slide between the earth and the sun 18 years ago, he didn’t anticipate the impact it would have on his life. “It struck me that eclipses are not just scientific phenomena,” he says, recalling his initial glimpse of the August 2008 eclipse from China. “They are profoundly emotional and spiritual experiences.”
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