Artistically Arranged Time Slice Photos Show the Stages of a Total Solar Eclipse

Solar Eclipse Photo Composites by Dan Marker-Moore

A solar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned, causing our world to be momentarily engulfed in a shadow cast by the moon. The natural phenomenon occurs on Earth only every 18 months on average, but it is estimated that they recur at the same place only once every 360 to 410 years. Inspired by the rare event, Los Angeles-based photographer Dan Marker-Moore decided to capture the most recent solar eclipse, which occurred in Chile on July 2, 2019.

While most photographers capture images that depict single eclipse phases, Marker-Moore decided to document the entire event in one image by arranging multiple photos of the sun into charts and patterns. Each composite photo contains between 26 and 425 photos of the Sun and Moon that were shot over 3 hours. The series artistically showcases the solar eclipse from start to finish, revealing how the sun changes from a full, bright sphere, to a dulling crescent, to eventfully being fully covered by the moon’s black shadow.

Scroll down for Marker-Moore’s Eclipse series. You can also purchase the collection as prints on his website. In addition to his photo charts, the photographer also created a mesmerizing time-lapse video of the July 2 event—check it out below.

Photographer Dan Marker-Moore captures the progression of the recent solar eclipse in Chile with his artistically arranged composite photos.

Solar Eclipse Photo Composites by Dan Marker-Moore

Each image contains between 26 and 425 photos of the Sun and Moon that were shot over 3 hours.

Solar Eclipse Photo Composites by Dan Marker-Moore

Solar Eclipse Photo Composites by Dan Marker-Moore

Solar Eclipse Photo Composites by Dan Marker-Moore

Here's a behind the scenes look into how Marker-Moore achieved the series.

Watch his beautiful time-lapse video of the rare event below.

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My Modern Met granted permission to feature photos by Dan Marker-Moore.

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Emma Taggart

Emma Taggart is a Contributing Writer at My Modern Met. Originally from Northern Ireland, she is an artist now based in Berlin. After graduating with a BA in Fashion and Textile Design in 2013, Emma decided to combine her love of art with her passion for writing. Emma has contributed to various art and culture publications, with an aim to promote and share the work of inspiring modern creatives. While she writes every day, she’s also devoted to her own creative outlet—Emma hand-draws illustrations and is currently learning 2D animation.
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