Eclipse Events
Oct 13, 2023 13:33:07 GMT -5
Stephanie (swordlilly), Breakingchains, and 2 more like this
Post by Gelquie on Oct 13, 2023 13:33:07 GMT -5
Decided maybe we could use a thread for these! Solar eclipse, Lunar Eclipse, total, partial, annular, you name it, announce and discuss it here! Maybe link to a map as well so people can tell if they can see it.
Solar Eclipses:
2023 October 14, Annular Solar Eclipse (Americas)
2024 April 8, Total Solar Eclipse (North America, Mexico, very Western Europe)
(To be filled)
Lunar Eclipses:
2023 October 28-29, Partial Lunar Eclipse (Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, Greenland, Iceland, very northeastern NA, Northeastern SA)
(To be filled)
About Solar Eclipses:
Solar Eclipses are when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, thus partially obscuring the view from Earth.
Total Solar Eclipse: The Moon completely blocks the view of the Sun.
Partial Solar Eclipse: The Sun may be partially obscured, but not fully at any point.
Annular Solar Eclipse: The Moon is at or near apogee (the farthest point in orbit), and thus from our perspective, the Moon is not large enough to cover the Sun's disk. So it will partially cover the center, and at maximum, it results in a "ring of fire."
NEVER LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUN during an eclipse. That's a very easy way to lose your vision. You might be able to get away with it during a total eclipse at the maxima, but as soon as you see any light, look away.
To view a solar eclipse, you can follow some tips below, or read this guide: www.space.com/36941-solar-eclipse-eye-protection-guide.html
-Solar Eclipse Glasses, with ISO-approved lens specifications for glasses. Many solar eclipse glasses come with printed specifications and warnings inside the temples of the glasses.
-Welder's Goggles rated 14 or higher may work. Double-check.
-Filters or lenses for sun viewing for telescopes or binoculars.
-Indirect viewing methods, such as a pinhole projector. You can make one at home.
If any of the lenses are damaged or let any additional light in, don't use them.
Solar Eclipses:
2023 October 14, Annular Solar Eclipse (Americas)
2024 April 8, Total Solar Eclipse (North America, Mexico, very Western Europe)
(To be filled)
Lunar Eclipses:
2023 October 28-29, Partial Lunar Eclipse (Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, Greenland, Iceland, very northeastern NA, Northeastern SA)
(To be filled)
About Solar Eclipses:
Solar Eclipses are when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, thus partially obscuring the view from Earth.
Total Solar Eclipse: The Moon completely blocks the view of the Sun.
Partial Solar Eclipse: The Sun may be partially obscured, but not fully at any point.
Annular Solar Eclipse: The Moon is at or near apogee (the farthest point in orbit), and thus from our perspective, the Moon is not large enough to cover the Sun's disk. So it will partially cover the center, and at maximum, it results in a "ring of fire."
NEVER LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUN during an eclipse. That's a very easy way to lose your vision. You might be able to get away with it during a total eclipse at the maxima, but as soon as you see any light, look away.
To view a solar eclipse, you can follow some tips below, or read this guide: www.space.com/36941-solar-eclipse-eye-protection-guide.html
-Solar Eclipse Glasses, with ISO-approved lens specifications for glasses. Many solar eclipse glasses come with printed specifications and warnings inside the temples of the glasses.
-Welder's Goggles rated 14 or higher may work. Double-check.
-Filters or lenses for sun viewing for telescopes or binoculars.
-Indirect viewing methods, such as a pinhole projector. You can make one at home.
If any of the lenses are damaged or let any additional light in, don't use them.