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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