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astronomy1 year ago•8 min saved

"2024 Total Solar Eclipse: Live Updates, Photos, and Timing Across the U.S."

A total solar eclipse was visible from the United States, Mexico, and Canada, with the path of totality spanning over 100 miles. The eclipse was at least partially visible in 49 states, with Alaska being the only exception. People across the continent gathered to witness the celestial event, with live updates and reactions shared on social media. Special flights were organized to fly along the path of totality, while cities like New York and Mazatlán, Mexico, experienced the eclipse to varying degrees. Safety guidelines for viewing the eclipse were emphasized, and reports of traffic snarls in states near the path of totality were noted.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#astronomy #celestial-event #eclipse-viewing

science-and-technology2 years ago•1 min saved

Rare 'Ring of Fire' Solar Eclipse to Illuminate US Skies

A rare "ring of fire" solar eclipse is set to occur on Saturday, where the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, creating an image resembling a fiery ring. The eclipse will be visible in a path between Oregon and Texas, with parts of Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and Alaska able to see a partial eclipse. In April, a total solar eclipse will be visible across 13 US states, from northern Mexico to eastern Canada. NASA advises wearing specialized solar filters for safety and highlights the scientific opportunities these events offer to study the sun and its interactions with the Earth.

via The Guardian|

#celestial-events #nasa #ring-of-fire

science-and-environment2 years ago•1 min saved

"Massive Solar Storm to Illuminate Northern Lights in 17 US States"

A solar storm expected on Thursday will give sky gazers in 17 American states, including Alaska, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Michigan, a chance to witness the northern lights, also known as aurora borealis. This rare occurrence is due to an 11-year solar cycle that is peaking in 2024, making the lights visible in places farther south. The best viewing times are between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time, away from city lights. The Geophysical Institute has forecast a Kp 6 geomagnetic index for Thursday's storm.

via East Idaho News|

#aurora-borealis #geomagnetic-storm #northern-lights

science-and-environment2 years ago•3 min saved

"Rare Solar Storm to Illuminate Northern Lights in Multiple US States"

A solar storm forecast for Thursday is expected to make the Northern Lights, also known as aurora borealis, visible in 17 American states, including Alaska, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, New York, New Hampshire, Vermont, Indiana, Maine, and Maryland. The Geophysical Institute at the University of Alaska at Fairbanks has forecast auroral activity, and the best viewing times are between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time. The lights occur when a magnetic solar wind interacts with the Earth's magnetic field, causing atoms in the upper atmosphere to glow.

via WBAL TV Baltimore|

#aurora-borealis #geomagnetic-activity #northern-lights