The Eclipse
So, according to the papers:
Astronomy enthusiasts in the country can watch out for the first of two solar eclipses of 2009 this January, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said.
According to Pagasa, an annular solar eclipse will take place on Jan. 26, Monday, wherein the moon will cover the Sun, but its umbral or darker shadow will not reach the Earth, and only its penumbral or lighter shadow will.
“In Metro Manila, it can be observed starting 4:55 p.m. (Philippine Standard Time or PST), maximum eclipse at 5:51 p.m. (PST),” Pagasa said in its monthly astronomical diary.
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?ArticleId=433493&publicationSubCategoryId=68
We won't experience totality here. Maybe a partial one at best. But maybe we'll still get some "special abilities" out of it. :p
Now how about getting this to celebrate The Day Where We Get Ourselves Some Super Powers (though most probably not):
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I'll be wearing this while I greet the Eclipse later this afternoon :p