Tales from the shadow of the moon

[@Vox]

I really enjoyed speaking with these eclipse chasers over the past few weeks. Their passion for this wonderful natural phenomenon was infectious and there were so many more quotes I wished I could fit into this video. But you can read them here! www.vox.com/science-and-health/2017/8/10/16114762/total-solar-eclipse-chasers-2017 -joss

[@timhean]

Vox nice LoFi

[@Mike-ry9ir]

Love your videos and stories, Joss~!!! =D

[@sgalise17]

Hi Joss, your recent eclipse videos have been great and informative, where are you planning to watch it from?

[@Vox]

Stephen Galise, a group of us will be heading down to south carolina. the weather forecast isn't looking great, but we'll try our best to find some sky. -joss

[@sgalise17]

Good luck, that’s exciting you get to see it at the end of its journey. A co-worker (with an astronomy background) burst my eclipse bubble…I said we’re supposed to get 90% partial eclipse here in Cincinnati, he said “but it’s only 1% of the experience without totality”. Your video also just confirmed this :(

[@hassanabdirahman1074]

"May the shadow of the moon fall on a world of peace." I don't know why but we are so far from peace that the optimism of that man gave me chills.

[@pinkamena4380]

Lol the world is NOT at peace right now 😂 In fact, we're on the brink of civil war or getting nuked by North Korea 💀😂

[@LzysGraphics]

Ninabinaj Farquharson-Valdez Dude you just assumed were all from the US

[@justinharbin7927]

I totally agree.... I still feel the goosebumps from those words and the stark reality of today.

[@nader50752]

The world is completely at peace, there is not a single intra state war going on. Plus that was in 1979 at the height of the cold war.

[@kingkeeper99]

Or Venezuela?

[@peachylady]

That last clip made me feel all warm and fuzzy. Wow, 38 years later...

[@supermanboy1255]

Natalie R You'll be 60 something or dead.

[@HixsonRacing777]

SuperManBoy1 what an edgy teen you are

[@supermanboy1255]

Insert Name I wasn't being edgy I was just being honest I'll probably be dead aswell because next time is a while from now far more than 38 years in the United States.

[@supermanboy1255]

Insert Name I just accept the fact that I can't be here forever but I'll be here as long as can. Just as the guy in video accepts he may not make to the next one in the United States. Just as I accept I won't be able to see this one even though I love science and it's a true joy to see one with your own eye's in your own country which is not something I can do without a car living in someone else's house being called edgy.

[@TheGuindo]

SuperManBoy1 the next one in the US is in 2024, the path of totality will be crossing east/central Texas and heading north-ish across the continent. The guy in the video just talked about the one in 2070something to demonstrate how far out he had his eclipse trips planned.

[@TimTom]

This is one of my favorite videos.

[@khorvuz2k]

Oh hey tim!

[@wurf6104]

I got sick when we were going to drive to see it. :(

[@elise6205]

may i know ur other favorite vids

[@ConnorRust]

I've just returned from seeing the eclipse in Dallas. I saw my first in Jackson, WY in 2017. This video is the perfect encapsulation of why you need to see this phenomenon. You owe it to yourself to see it in person.

[@streetsahed]

7 years later and i finally saw my first total solar eclipse. I always knew they were legendary but this video really showed me how special this all is. You know i cried at totality. So grateful we get to be alive for this.

[@unvergebeneid]

I totally agree. Photos and videos don't do it justice. Seeing a total solar eclipse should be on everyone's bucket list. If you're close to one and you don't go there, you don't know what you're missing!

[@GoodrumMC]

first time I saw this video I was like " whatever " but after I saw the solar eclipse, this video makes me cry every time

[@F7dim]

Same. Almost a year later since my first total solar eclipse and I still tear up when I watch this.

[@jm5390]

Similar feelings with me. After watching it from Missouri, I can understand why people are so moved by totality. It's unlike any experience I've ever felt or seen before.

[@noahlombardo4880]

this is one of the best videos on youtube

[@paulorommel3075]

I wasn't expecting to cry by watching this video...

[@Masquerola]

Just imagine all of these eclipses all across the universe, with a sun too large or a moon too small, and we just happen to be here to witness this one.

[@RamirezGold]

the sun too large and the moon too small is exactly the same thing.

[@jordanjacobson6046]

@@RamirezGold same effect but different causes. In fact, its possible with any size, its just the distances that need to be right.

[@jbenjamin94]

I saw the eclipse of April 8 from Torreon, Mexico... listening all these feelings made me cry, because that's exactly how i feel it. I'm a Geography Teacher and went to the totality with all my students... i'm glad that 59 people will never forget the moment and also will never forget me because thanks to my idea of going, they enjoy this miracle of nature :3

[@larkwong7925]

By far, this is my most favorite video from Vox. I just love people talking about their passion. They don't just spout words but spirit.

[@bhernardbrazil]

I don’t know why but I felt like crying most parts of the video. It’s for sure my favorite of all Vox Videos. “And life is precious. It’s fleeting. And it’s about the moments you can have , and the people you share it with” Kate Russo.

[@jasona4g]

This video is probably one of the best ones I’ve seen in my life

[@nicolette4525]

4:23 just made me cry INTERNALLY.. Me as a selenophile person, waiting again for so many years to witness the total eclipse, made me realize that those years, maybe.. let's just say my parents are already in a joyful and peaceful place.. That every moments, time takes place are needed to cherish and treasure it from the deepest bottom of your heart and from the farthest place of your mind Makes it so much much more than meets the eye

[@faizrizkih]

When Vox suddenly become Ted-Ed. Wow. This is some next level of animation. Beautiful.

[@chemota37]

The ending of this video gives me goosebumps..

[@DavidHar]

This one was very well edited!

[@JigglyJuice-sl4mx]

DavidHarenstam just like all of their videos

[@JoseLuisRodriguez-vh8uy]

After you see one, you get to understand why all this people is so passionate describing them. Also one of the best videos ever made by Vox.

[@sweetgold]

Amazing vid, almost teared up, don't even know over what lol

[@balaclavabob001]

The shadows begin to move , then double , then triple ... the birds go quiet as it gets darker and darker and then .... silence . The feeling of warmth that comes as the eclipse passes is unexpected , reassuring and then everything is back to normal except for a small part of you that remains connected to the universe somehow.

[@TheyCallMeNewb]

One needs to appreciate that anchor-man advertising as he did, the 'upcoming' report of the next total solar eclipse. Get him on one of your stories, Vox!

[@Vox]

sadly, Frank Reynolds died in 1983.

[@capableloop82]

Vox Sadly never is gonna see this year's eclipse

[@MuSicBlock5774]

The april 8th 2024 total solar eclipse has been my first eclipse ever, and what an experience it was. It really was nothing I had seen before, and I really felt how such familiar objects like the sun and the moon, objects that we don't really think about in our daily lives, come together into something magical and unforgettable... It's really an experience that no photos or videos or even words will ever tell you exactly how it feels. You need to experience it yourself. I had the opportunity to photograph the sun's corona, but I didn't take pictures of the diamond ring. But you know what? I don't regret it. I still have that image burned into my mind, and I will never forget it.

[@kalalo17]

I can’t describe how much I love this video.

[@punkreol]

well that's actually one of my favorite videos of yours, deeply beautiful

[@Masquerola]

By the end I was about to cry and "May the shadow of the moon fall on a world of peace" just put me over the edge. Maybe in 2024 with the next one, man.

[@StreetSteeze]

Ahhh, no luck sadly. Maybe 2045 will be better.

[@snownykatie66]

This video is so visibly stunning.

[@nb4795]

That ending made me cry

[@PabloBatistaArq]

Nicole B. Me too

[@vishwaramesh]

A few weeks ago I would have scoffed at how romantic they sound talking about an eclipse. However, I was lucky enough to witness the totality in person this time I feel very comfortable agreeing with everything they said. It truly is one of those things that everyone just has to make an effort to watch atleast once in a lifetime.

[@MsMikey213]

I'm so glad I was there on August 21 2017 honestly the most magical event of my whole existence I was in Wyoming I got to witness the total eclipse ❤

[@zshan282]

After seeing the eclipse for myself, this video has new meaning. Thank you for this awesomeness.

[@MuktadirAlam]

I experienced an almost total eclipse of the sun when I was a kid. It was the most surreal and intense thing I ever witnessed. Still gives me chills. I can only imagine a Total eclipse. Will definitely go after a total someday.

[@truestrikefishing]

This gave me chills and goosebumps.

[@socialism1846]

"Tales from the shadows of the moon" sounds like a kids story

[@kozaki5749]

The Mafia sounds like something of sci fi of Asimov or Arthur C.

[@SSH-c7q]

Sounds like something Ursula Le Guin would write.

[@hedgehog3180]

The Mafia I would read it. It sounds like an instant classic.

[@QuixoticUkulele]

Sounds like the successor to Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side of the Moon."

[@diegoconcha7192]

Socialism, sounds like a bad idea...

[@3p1cand3rs0n]

We saw the total eclipse here in Nashville. Very inspiring and surreal. It is a dark unlike any other dark I've ever experienced. Nothing like dusk or night. It's like the air is glowing, getting dimmer and fainter...then suddenly it's daynight and darklight with stars everywhere. It is unforgettable because you get the overwhelming sense that you've never experienced this before.

[@3p1cand3rs0n]

Vox liked my comment! So hawt 😍

[@marcelosuarez315]

This made me cry

[@robertquiroga5034]

This was so beautiful thank you for making this video. I am now thinking of becoming an eclipse chaser.

[@ivzchannel]

My pre-calc teacher was gonna watch a total eclipse with her husband 15 years ago for their 25 anniversary, but she is a woman that wouldn't miss school on purpose for a vacation, and sadly couldn't watch it. Then her husband told her the next one would be 15 years later in August, and at that time, my school didn't start school 'til September, so she happily promised that she'll go with him. 15 years pass by and things have changed in the school, including the start of the school year, which is now in August. "Oh no... What an I gonna do. I never miss school for anything unless I'm too sick or at a meeting...," she told us. Of course, as a class, we felt sympathy for her because she really wanted to have a special moment with her husband on their anniversary. She told us very sincerely that she promised to her husband and we understood. She then explained to us that during a total eclipse, there is an image that forms know as the "diamond ring" and that now for their 40th anniversary, her husband said he wanted to give her a "diamond ring". It was a heart-melting moment for all of us as students and I wanted to share it with y'all. Truly a beautiful story.

[@prestonescola6781]

"May the shadow of the moon fall on a world of peace." Damn. That hits deep.

[@schmoab]

It was an amazing experience. My first eclipse in Western Nebraska on Aug 21, 2017. The description of what the sun looked like was accurate, but impossible to imagine or photograph. To me it looks like a bright LED ring with light wispy hairlike rays in all directions. The star Regulus was visible nearby with binoculars, and Venus was very bright to the naked eye. Night time birds and insects made a lot of noise as the sky darkened. The alpenglow in all directions is similar to a sunset with a semi-clouded sky.

[@justininwdw]

schmoab the corona was just the most beautiful thing. Kind of like comet tails coming out in all directions off the moon’s surface

[@michaelphan3521]

Thank you Joss for the video. I'm getting more and more convinced it's not an event I want to miss. It might be worth the 15 hour one way road trip.

[@Vox]

If you can't make this one, you could plan a trip to south america for 2019 or 2020. Or hold tight and we'll get another in 2024. It may be a bit of a wait but you'll get your eclipse! -joss

[@connecteddthoughts]

Man. That ending hit me hard.

[@Judes6647]

this video made me cry. beautiful

[@luciofernandes366]

This was so touching by the end

[@nathanerwinasari]

I think this is my favorite Vox video yet.

[@mrspidey80]

"May the shadow of the moon fall on a world at peace." We're sorry, Frank Reynolds! We really tried...

[@grembolde]

Joss, you make the best videos here! Congratulations!!

[@azania1243]

Bro this artwork is amazing like holy shut gimme more 😍

[@azania1243]

OKAY ITS HANNAH JACOBS AND SOPHIE KOKO GATE YALL

[@lordpoustray4064]

This so far is the only Vox video I'll occasionally watch again, because of just how beautiful and well edited it is. Nice job Vox!

[@kendrinawaskoro3031]

I almost cried watching this video

[@thirty6chambers]

This is a beautiful video. I wasn't interested in the topic but now I am.

[@mmr-ff2dx]

The end was sad in a type of way

[@mehreentalha2771]

I watch this video when I'm down so thanks ❤ my own insignificance has never been so comforting

[@dorajn146]

This video was one of a kind. Beautiful. Does anyone know what is the piano music starting at 2:40?

[@zissouinpeace]

claude debussy's claire de lune

[@viktorbijdezee4741]

It's a classic one. Everyone should know it

[@DiThi]

Debussy's Moonlight sonata. (edit: Claire de lune, which means moonlight, not to be confused with Beethoven's Moonlight sonata)

[@slunalang]

Clair de lune... a bit ironic considering that they are talking about the complete opposite of "clair de lune"

[@rhidiandavies1991]

clair de lune by debussy

[@Marc-qd4ly]

This is one of my favorite videos on KZbin

[@feketetv]

Oh god this video is so strong... The power of a good video editor is no joke.

[@saucewizard69]

"May the shadow of the moon fall on a world at peace" that gave me chills

[@Sunset4Semaphores]

April 8th, 2024 is approaching.

[@puja9077]

easily one of my favourite video ever. thank you for this

[@donbuddha8341]

This video taught me much more than total solar eclipse

[@joshuakahky6891]

I can't stand Vox as a company, but I find myself rewatching this video from time to time because it's one of my favorites on the internet. Amazing job telling this narrative

[@זכריה.אוסטרי]

This is such as special video

[@katyj98]

I come back to this specific video every once in a while because it reminds me how beautiful life can be and how fortunate we are to be living in the times we do. Carl Sagan said that astronomy is a humbling and character-building experience and this video perfectly captures that feeling.

[@ChaseWeeks]

After Seeing the eclipse for myself I pretty much agree with what everyone said in this video.

[@jerommaat7789]

This video is gorgeous. The passion that flows from this video is really infectious and I'm saddend by the fact that I will miss the total solar eclipse that will happen on my birthday, simply because I live in a different part of the world. Hopefully I will be able to chase down the next one. For everyone that will be witnessing this beautiful occurence of our universe, best wishes.

[@jasminewood4119]

Thank you Joss Fong. Your passion for astronomy was showing in this video. It helped to renew mine. So thank you.

[@r0cketplumber]

I've seen the 1979 and 2017 totals in North America, couldn't make it to South America earlier this month, but maybe Dec 2020... and definitely 2024.

[@adam2uber]

From 2:01 to 2:27, those people described the experience in the simplest way possible.

[@aaaaaaaaaa4097]

wow loved the video!!! one of your bests ❤

[@Jack-gu4fc]

Damn this was really peaceful. Thanks, Vox.

[@DuckyTheGamer]

Oceans 11 ending music... absolutely brilliant vox

[@michelle-gb9el]

This left me in tears, I'm now trying to figure out how to get to Oregon

[@lisagallo6627]

Merdec

[@lisagallo6627]

Murder

[@lisagallo6627]

Murdes

[@Edddy1337]

May the shadow of the moon fall on a world of peace

[@fegodev]

So exciting!! Who's watching the Eclipse?

[@moritzsauer1249]

really great vid, keep it up guys!

[@illfigure9270]

I can’t believe Im about to see a total solar eclipse for the second time. And I’m only 15.

[@elisesweeney1997]

This video was beautifully made. All through watching it I felt like crying (but in a good way). Thank you for continuing to provide such well-crafted, insightful content that is so enjoyable to consume.

[@rubymdf4724]

that was mildly depressing at the end

[@WellnessHero]

Awesome vid, gratitude for sharing this!

[@yukku121]

How can I know where are the next total eclipses going to be?

[@Vox]

Here's a map showing of total eclipses for the next decade. Is there one that you could travel to? www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/list-total-solar.html -joss

[@nikaymackenzie3692]

oliver eales could you explain?

[@Vox]

oliver, we know the exact details of every eclipse for the next 1000 years at least. You can find them all here eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/SEcat5/catalog.html

[@warrenwiriadjaja9749]

oliver eales actually it isn't you can predict the path of the moon and where it might cross the sun's path in our sky.

[@choongjinglee9839]

It's going to be on August 21st across the whole united states. Don't miss it!!

[@diamondsharry]

"may the shadow if the moon fall upon a world at peace" after the beauty of the rest of the video, this put a tear in my eye

[@saberz6749]

Our school bought Solar eclipse glasses for every student

[@__Andrew]

"I already told my daughter where to be for the 2079 eclipse, i wont be able to make it but i hope she can" There is something really beautiful in that statement.

[@jm5390]

Agreed! It's hard to think about but it's true that someday each of us will no longer be around to see a solar eclipse. I pray for me that will be in the 2090's. I really want to witness the 2078, 2079, 2081, and 2088 eclipses.

[@drewbagan1235]

"May the shadow of the moon fall on a world of peace" Hahahahhahahahahha

[@nader50752]

World is at peace? name one war going on right now.

[@TheMorris360]

Syrian Civil War

[@TheMorris360]

South Sudanese Civil War

[@TheMorris360]

Central African Republic Conflict

[@georgetello3215]

Blackforest98 syrian civil war!!! the Ukraine war!!!

[@PedroNogueiranunes]

This gave me chills and teared up my eyes. Absolutely gorgeous Vox, congratulations to everyone involved.

[@salokin3087]

The title sounds like a HP Lovecraft novel

[@Englishman1332]

That last Clip of the news anchor got me thats insane to think about how at the time 2017 was so far away

[@bobbyberetta4206]

Great Thumb Nail

[@sasukesarutobi3862]

"May the shadow of the moon fall on a world at peace." Disarmingly chilling to hear right now.

[@patrickkelley9267]

It sounds like these eclipse chasers all did some psychedelics before they saw the dark side of the moon.

[@putyograsseson]

Patrick Kelley you don't get it because you never experienced it yourself :-)

[@ozlekosusturu]

I've experienced two total eclipses, one annular, and one partial. These people are high. It's really dope and great but also really fleeting. For me, it's definitely not something I'd wax poetry about. edit: oxford comma strikes again

[@JellymytacoGaming]

Sven Krustaf how could you have watched two total solar eclipses unless your a very old man that knows how to youtube

[@holdmybeer]

That would actually be the bright side of the moon.

[@ozlekosusturu]

?? the world is bigger than the united states you know.

[@mysurrealsynapse]

Rewatching this before the 2024 total Eclipse. 6 years later it still makes me cry... Unfortunately I won't be able to watch a total Eclipse before 2034 (in India) or 2200 😅 (in Europe)

[@northcode_]

Ironic, using the song called Clair de Lune (Moonlight) on a video about the moon taking light away.

[@danjestermedenilla1792]

It's not a movie It's not a book It's an astonishing piece of art that only you will discover

[@BF3blog]

The eclipse is 1,200 miles from me, should I drive there?

[@heathercalun4919]

Depends. Is your life boring and meager? Because if so than yeah, I'd recognize that this is the best chance yours ever gonna get.

[@HDeverythingSD]

where are you now? what state or country?

[@lisagallo6627]

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[@demetriaduma6218]

Why the heck not? :D I would go!

[@rebeccab1030]

I am!! I live in the bay area in California and the closest portion of totality is in Salem, Oregon (which is about 1,200 miles away). One word of warning though, if you plan on getting a hotel, then you won't find one. I booked my hotel room about 2 years ago and it was filling up then. CORRECTION: my drive to see the eclipse is 1200 miles round trip, not one way... but still, if you can go, then you should.

[@brunotardaguila]

Vox, you guys make amazing stuff. Keep up the good work!

[@marcc.2173]

Vox can you do a video about why Barber Shops have a Rotating Pole?

[@TMWriting]

I was surprisingly touched by this video. If anybody wants to shout me an intercontinental plane ticket to see the damn thing I'll be even more touched.

[@Tugoose]

And here I am in goddamn Australia why.

[@Tjerk176197]

This was honestly one of the best Vox videos i've ever seen. Wow.