Sky News Views The Solar Eclipse From Above The Clouds

Dr. John Taylor, a 78-year-old inventor and pilot, organized a flight to view a solar eclipse above the clouds. The journey began in Stornoway, Scotland, and headed over the Atlantic Ocean. Despite the stormy weather, the view above the clouds was uninterrupted. The eclipse was observed from the plane, providing a unique and beautiful sight. Dr. Taylor, known for inventing the thermostat in electric kettles, shared his enthusiasm for flying and staying active. The experience was described as extraordinary, and Dr. Taylor expressed his belief in having fun and staying active in life.

What was Dr. John Taylor's solution to viewing the eclipse despite the British weather?

• Using a telescope from the ground

• Flying above the clouds

• Viewing it from a mountain

• Watching it from a boat

What invention is Dr. John Taylor known for?

• The airplane autopilot

• The solar panel

• The electric kettle thermostat

• The digital clock

How did Dr. Taylor describe the experience of the eclipse from the plane?

• Bright and sunny

• Confusing and chaotic

• Ominous yet beautiful

• Boring and uneventful

What was the speed of the shadow of the moon as described by Dr. Taylor?

• 150 miles an hour

• 100 miles an hour

• 50 miles an hour

• 200 miles an hour

What is Dr. Taylor's motto about life?

• Work hard, play hard

• Stay curious, stay young

• Keep active, have fun

• Live and let live