I sailed to Greenland for a total solar eclipse — what I saw left me speechless
I understood the science and had seen thousands of eclipse photographs, but nothing prepared me for the emotion of watching totality unfold above the icebergs and fjords of East Greenland.
On the morning of August 12, the sky was clear and blue, surprising everyone aboard the HX Expeditions ship MS Spitsbergen. They had traveled thousands of miles to reach Scoresby Sund in Greenland, hoping for a clear view of the total solar eclipse. The wind helped keep the clouds away, and the atmosphere aboard was filled with excitement.
While some guests had chased eclipses across the world, this was their first for others. As they ventured into Northeast Greenland National Park, the scale of the landscape was astounding. The East Coast of Greenland is a remarkable environment with immense geological formations and tiniest signs of life. Wildlife sightings, such as beluga whales and polar bears, added to the experience.
As the eclipse approached, the quality of light changed, becoming strangely yellow and dull. The expedition encouraged guests to stay curious and look both up and down, leading to numerous wildlife sightings and a deeper understanding of the landscape.
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