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[–] AstralPath@lemmy.ca 5 points 4 days ago (2 children)

I'd chalk that up to the assumption that a cloud has partially or fully obscured the sun. If clouds weren't a thing, we'd be much more sensitive to light changes as they wouldn't be a part of our outdoor experience.

I'm not checking to see if the sun is still there every time the ambient light outside dims, y'know what I mean?

[–] bdonvr@thelemmy.club 2 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

If you ever get the chance to see one it's actually quite a bit more odd than a cloud passing over. It feels kinda wrong. Shadows do funny things especially around things like tree leaves. The colors are just kinda eerie. Like the other person said we're not super good at telling light levels so it LOOKS sunny but the sunlight doesn't feel warm.

But yeah if you don't know it's happening it is totally possible to miss a partial eclipse if you're inside or busy and just passing through outside.

[–] AstralPath@lemmy.ca 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I saw last year's North American eclipse in the path of totality. I know what you mean. It is very strange.

[–] bdonvr@thelemmy.club 2 points 3 days ago

Yeah I traveled for that one and just barely avoided the clouds. Memory of a lifetime.

[–] Damage@feddit.it 1 points 3 days ago

Photography hobbyist here: our eyes adapt to light more than we realize. What to us is a slight change in brightness is a dramatic difference to a photo camera.