Our 2008 China Eclipse Trip - Page 32

At the Eclipse Viewing Site (Yiwu)

August 1, 2008 - Today will be devoted to the eclipse. We'll meet this morning for a final eclipse briefing. Departing by motorcoach for our centerline viewing site located near the town of Yiwu, our 4.5-hour drive will take us past part of the beautiful Ba Li Kun Grassland. After fourth contact, we'll drive back to Hami, arriving at the hotel well after midnight.

First contact (eclipse begins): 18:09
Second contact (totality begins): 19:08
Duration of totality 1m54s
Third contact (totality ends): 19:10
Fourth contact (eclipse ends): 20:05
The times are for the Time Zone at Yiwu.