Campers Await Longest Solar Eclipse
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The park on Akuseki Island was immediately filled with colourful tents and anxious campers waiting for the total eclipse to happen on Wednesday, July 22.
"This is a once in a life time opportunity so I'm excited to see the eclipse with my son."
Many others took out their telescopes to test them ahead of the eclipse viewing.
"I'm so ready. All we need is good weather."
Astronomers say the total eclipse will plunge Akuseki Island into darkness for more than six minutes. The phenomenon will be visible in other parts of Japan, but the view from Akuseki is said to be the longest total eclipse out of all areas in the country.
The eclipse is due to start at approximately 9:34 a.m. local time and the sun will be totally eclipsed by the moon at approximately 10:56 a.m.