My solar eclipse montage as photographed from Casper, Wyoming, August 21, 2017. This is the small crowd of observers at South Mike Sedar Park in Casper. Were you there? For more information about sky watching events: 2017, October 5: Venus-Mars… Read More ›
Were you in in Casper, Wyoming’s, South Mike Sedar Park early on eclipse morning, August 21, 2017? OR Do you know somebody in these pictures that was taken by my grandson, the little boy in the yellow shirt from… Read More ›
Viewing a solar eclipse is always a challenge and potentially can damage eyesight. The gleaming orb of solar intensity is difficult to look at anytime. Its intensity normally causes us to look away. To ensure safe viewing, use indirect methods,… Read More ›
As an astronomy instructor, I spoke with students about the “solar eclipse in 2017.” Well, it’s upon us. On August 21, the moon’s shadow races across the United States from the northwest to the southeast, with its path crossing through… Read More ›
Moon Phases Last Quarter — 11/06/12 New Moon — 11/13/12 — A solar eclipse accompanies this New Moon, but it is visible in the South Pacific. First Quarter — 11/20/12 Full Moon — 11/28/12 — A penumbral lunar eclipse is… Read More ›
The May 20, 2012 solar eclipse pulled together four individuals who had studied as planetarium interns at Abrams Planetarium in East Lansing, Michigan. The quartet is dispersed around the Midwest and we decided to travel to Page, AZ to see… Read More ›
Solar Eclipse, December 25, 2000 Photo by Patrick Kuras The sun is eclipsed by the moon on May 20. The eclipse is best seen from the Pacific Ocean, south of Russia. This eclipse is a ring event (annular eclipse). When… Read More ›
NASA Photo This month: There is a partial solar eclipse visible only from the ocean south-east of Africa. It is not visible from anywhere in North America. Moon Phases New 7/1 & 7/30 First Quarter 7/8 Full 7/15 Last 7/23 July… Read More ›