If you live in certain parts of the western hemisphere, the moon is passing in front of the sun right now. Worth taking a look at - indirectly, at least. Make sure you protect your eyes by viewing a projected image of the sun or using the right eyewear (NOT sunglasses). Too bad this one won't reach totality, but even an annular or (in my case) partial eclipse like this one is still a rare opportunity.
Solar eclipse
Started by Datameister, May 21 2012 12:54 AM
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Posted 21 May 2012 - 12:54 AM
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Posted 21 May 2012 - 01:28 AM
Well here where I live, substantially east of the Mississippi River, we got treated to a special kind of astronomical event. It's when the earth itself rolls in front of the sun. It only happens once every...checks watch...24 hours or so. It's called nighttime. Woo-hoo.
No seriously, that's cool you got to see it, or at least indirectly. Early next month, certain places of the world will be able to watch Venus make a transit across the sun -- you'll be able to watch a little black dot move across the sun. I need to get a pair of astronomer's glasses before then.
No seriously, that's cool you got to see it, or at least indirectly. Early next month, certain places of the world will be able to watch Venus make a transit across the sun -- you'll be able to watch a little black dot move across the sun. I need to get a pair of astronomer's glasses before then.
@Wojo: stop being facetious.
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Posted 21 May 2012 - 12:56 PM
Someday I'll manage to see a solar eclipse.
Izena duen guztia omen da.
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