On Friday, August 1; scientists have set aside this particular date for eclipse enthusiasts to have their chances to view a solar eclipse. This phenomenon when it appears in the sky has not been literally viewed in almost two years, and supposedly during the time of its emergence the solar eclipse will make its viewing track which will start over the Northwest Passage of Canada to as far as the so named "silk route," of China. Recalling my own education of what I know about this dramatic universe sighting is since time immortal, and as the moon passes between the earth and sun while causing the sun to become totally invisible, such a display would had always been viewed a sort of impending omen for mankind since time immortal.
The first known solar eclipse was seen during the month of June 15, 763 BC, which was also at this time mentioned in an ancient Assyrian text typically known as the Chronology of the Ancient Orient. Some earlier "star gazers," had believed at one time when a solar eclipse had occurred there would be also looming meteor impacts, showering the skies in any given moment. The ancient Greeks also have their records that have been recorded in regards to the solar eclipses dating back to May 28, 585 BC. At this time a well known Greek by the name of Herodotus had written about an event occurring at the time of a solar eclipse. A battle between two tribes the Medians and Lydians would simultaneously start when a solar eclipse occurs, and because of this prophecy both armies supposedly put down their weapons to declare peace. Sometimes the solar eclipses have always been used in religion as well. Good Friday, the holiday which proceeds the day before Christ's crucifixion had been established by the time of the day and year when the solar eclipse is to hypothetically appears. It has also been noted the ancient Egyptians performed a night ritual after a day's view of the solar eclipse; seeing the sight as some gift from the pseudo sun-god Ra; however this has not been confirmed.
One concept which I have also learned about this so called "omen" since ancient times, there may be an observation of a well known planet as Venus, however not entirely by the naked eye. In conclusion I do not intent to watch this solar eclipse which is probably still viewed as some sort of "omen" when it appears on August 1. Nevertheless I must be very cautious that in my sheer excitement, do not over rule my reasoning to ruin my eye sight to be completely tempted to stare at this "omen from the universe."
