ext_22722 ([identity profile] theidolhands.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] 1word1day2012-05-06 01:48 am

Annular

an·nu·lar (ˈan-yə-lər):
origin: 1565–75; Latin annulāris, equivalent to annul ( us ) ring (variant of ānulus ) + -āris -ar1

adjective
of, relating to, or forming a ring;
➝ ex: the annular diaphragm of a microscope.

In case you haven't seen tonight's "supermoon", this word was chosen to avail another opportunity to view a cosmic effect -- Annular Solar ‘Ring Of Fire’ Eclipse (May 20, 2012). If you do not fall into the direct path [map], a partial eclipse can still be visible. A warning though, some say Nostradamus predicted major earthquakes that day, which would also coincide with another ancient Mayan/Mesoamerican belief in the return of Quetzalcoatl! Oh yes, and protect your eyes.


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[identity profile] prettygoodword.livejournal.com 2012-05-07 02:13 pm (UTC)(link)
I remain bummed that I'll be just outside the annular zone. I've never managed to catch any annular eclipse, between location, travel, or weather.

---L.