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astronomy1 year ago

"Captivating Moments: The Total Solar Eclipse in Photos and Videos"

A total solar eclipse passed over North America, offering a dramatic show visible to millions of people, with 32 million in the United States witnessing it in its full splendor. Many attended special viewing parties, and those along the center line of the path experienced an eclipse lasting between 3½ and 4 minutes. This event marked the last chance for many Americans to see a total solar eclipse for 20 years, with the next one visible across the contiguous United States not expected until August 2044.

via CNN|
#astronomical-phenomenon#astronomy#celestial-event
astronomy1 year ago

"New Mexico to Experience Partial Eclipse"

New Mexico will experience a partial solar eclipse, with opportunities to view it in various locations. The New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science in Albuquerque will host a viewing event with a presentation included in regular museum admission, starting at 10 am. Additionally, the Downtown Library and the Alamosa Library will have viewing parties at 11 am, providing solar glasses for attendees.

via KOAT New Mexico|
#albuquerque#astronomy#new-mexico
astronomy1 year ago

"Best Places to View the Solar Eclipse in Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Delaware"

The 2024 solar eclipse will create a celestial spectacle in the skies over the United States, with a path of totality crossing 15 states. While Philadelphia isn't in the path of totality, the region will still experience 90% coverage. Many viewing parties and events are planned across the tri-state area, offering opportunities to safely observe the eclipse. Scientists are eager to study the sun and its interactions with Earth during the eclipse, and NASA has selected several projects to fund. The next total solar eclipse visible from the contiguous US won't occur until August 22, 2044.

via WPVI-TV|
#astronomy#education#philadelphia
events1 year ago

"Baton Rouge's Solar Eclipse Events and Safety Tips"

Multiple events are planned in the Baton Rouge area for people to view the rare solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, with locations including the Highland Road Park Observatory, LSU campus, Louisiana Art & Science Museum, and Southern University. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs, blankets, and eclipse glasses, with some locations offering glasses for purchase. The eclipse is expected to reach 80% to 85% totality in Baton Rouge, with peak viewing time around 1:48 p.m.

via WAFB|
#baton-rouge#events#louisiana
astronomyevents1 year ago

"Best Viewing Spots for NYC Solar Eclipse"

On April 8, a solar eclipse will be visible in New York and surrounding areas, and there are various free and ticketed events to watch the spectacle, including viewing parties at the American Museum of Natural History and Intrepid Museum in Manhattan, Brooklyn Botanic Garden and Green Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, and New York Hall of Science in Queens. Additional events are also planned in Rochester, Syracuse, and Yonkers, offering activities such as ballet performances, NASA astronaut talks, and interactive activities.

via NBC New York|
#astronomical-events#astronomyevents#nasa
science-and-technology2 years ago

Safety tips and data collection: A guide to viewing and studying the annular solar eclipse

Thousands of people are expected to visit Albuquerque to witness an annular solar eclipse this Saturday. Optometrists advise against looking directly at the eclipse, as it can cause permanent damage to the eyes, including color distortion, blurry spots, and loss of vision. Instead, they recommend wearing ISO-certified glasses or watching the eclipse at a planetarium or on TV. Free glasses are being offered at various locations, including Blink Albuquerque, and there are several viewing parties across the state.

via KOB 4|
#albuquerque#eye-safety#iso-certified-glasses
science2 years ago

North American Towns Prepare for Rare 2024 Solar Eclipse.

Towns across North America are preparing for the Great North American Solar Eclipse, which will occur on April 8, 2024, and will be the last of its kind in North America until 2045. The eclipse will be most intense in a strip of area that crests through Mexico, the middle of Texas, parts of at least 14 other continental states, and southeastern Canada. Cities and towns along the route that will experience the totality are already preparing celebrations and viewing parties. It is never safe to look directly at the sun without a safe solar filter.

via Fox News|
#astronomy#celestial-event#north-america