solar eclipse

SOLAR ECLIPSE THIS WEEKEND: The Moon is about to take a bite out of the sun. On Saturday, August 11th, there will be a partial solar eclipse visible from locations around the Arctic Circle and across much of Asia. During the 3+ hour event, as much as 73% of the solar disk will be covered.

Movie credit: Larry Koehn of ShadowandSubstance.com
Selected cities in the eclipse zone include Moscow (2.1% coverage), Oslo (4.8%), Raykjavik (20%), Tromso (29%), and Seoul (35%). The view from population centers in South Korea could be especially beautiful because the eclipse will occur late in the day, producing a "crescent sunset" effect.
Warning: Do not stare at the partially eclipsed sun or look at it through any kind of unfiltered optics. Even a sliver of exposed sun can be blindingly bright. If you're in the eclipse zone, read these observing tips.

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