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Post by Ariete on Aug 24, 2019 15:43:42 GMT -5
Ariete annular eclipse turku 21 june 2039 21:12 local time (assuming people still haven't realized how stupid daylight saving time is by then) if you want total you have to wait until 2927 assming turku is still above water by then  if you want a partial eclipse: 10 june 2021. the real show will be in parts of canada where literally no one lives.
Ok. I doubt I will live in Turku in 20 years. And there is discussion about the EU ending DST at some point, but I would rather have DST all year round.
Is the partial eclipse high percentage, i.e. something worth watching?
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Post by Mörön on Sept 15, 2019 19:44:40 GMT -5
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Post by srfoskey on Nov 19, 2021 2:02:46 GMT -5
There's a partial lunar eclipse tonight.
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Post by greysrigging on Apr 17, 2023 22:46:57 GMT -5
Exmouth Western Australia In Prime Position For Total Solar Eclipse ( source: Weatherzone )  More than 20,000 people are expected to converge on Exmouth this Thursday to witness a rare total lunar eclipse, while the rest of Australia will be able to observe a partial eclipse. Lunar eclipses occur when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, causing the moon’s shadow to pass across part of the Earth’s surface. If you happen to be positioned directly in the path of the moon’s shadow when a solar eclipse occurs, you can witness day briefly turning into night and should feel a small dip in temperature. Some say that a total solar eclipse can be a life-changing experience and people have been known to travel across the world to witness the phenomenon. This week’s eclipse will occur on Thursday, April 20, 2023. While all of Australia will technically be able to witness a partial eclipse during this event, only one part of the country will see it in totality. The map below, courtesy of timeanddate.com, shows how much of the eclipse will be visible across Australia this Thursday.  The narrow path of totality, which is where the total solar eclipse will be visible, passes over Exmouth and the Ningaloo Coast, Barrow Island and a few reefs off the northwest coast of Australia. Despite only lasting for about one minute, the allure of a total lunar eclipse will draw a huge audience from far and wide. The Australian Department of Industry, Science and Resources anticipates that “up to 25,000 stargazers from all over the world are expected to travel to Exmouth to witness this astronomical milestone.”  Fortunately, the Exmouth region will be free of clouds on Thursday, offering onlookers a perfect view of the solar spectacle. Skies will be cloudier over some parts of southern, eastern and northern Australia though, meaning some will miss out on the show.  Scientists will also be using this Thursday’s eclipse as an opportunity to learn more about the Sun. “Total solar eclipses are rare opportunities for astronomers to test new telescopes and instrumentation for studying the Sun’s atmosphere,” says Dr Mark Cheung, Deputy Space Director at CSIRO. “This includes studying the composition of the Sun’s million-degree hot corona, which is shaped by strong magnetic fields that permeate the Sun’s atmosphere and interplanetary space. “These studies advance our understanding of how the Sun drives space weather around Earth, and how magnetic activity on other stars may affect planets around them.” If you can’t make it to Exmouth for this week’s eclipse, the next chance to see a total solar eclipse from Australia will be on July 22, 2028. Fortunately, that one will be visible in totality from the Kimberley down to Sydney, offering vantage points in parts of five states and territories. How to safely watch the solar eclipse Unlike lunar eclipses, which are safe to watch with the naked eye, it’s not safe to look directly at the sun during a solar eclipse. According to the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA), “It is extremely dangerous for your eyesight to look directly at the sun at any time, even during a solar eclipse. You should never attempt to observe a total, partial or annular eclipse with the naked eye.” The safest way to watch a solar eclipse is by using special eclipse sunglasses or viewing it indirectly, either through a live online stream or by using a pinhole projection. You can find out how to make your own pinhole projector here. |
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Post by greysrigging on Apr 20, 2023 2:41:59 GMT -5
Eclipse from Darwin this afternoon   |
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Post by Mörön on May 3, 2023 20:14:42 GMT -5
Eclipse from Darwin this afternoon Somehow the southern hemisphere seems to get the better eclipses. |
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Post by greysrigging on May 4, 2023 2:07:31 GMT -5
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Post by Ariete is a Russian Alcoholic on May 4, 2023 3:20:30 GMT -5
Right over Renmark in 2038!
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Post by sari on May 30, 2023 13:37:33 GMT -5
Somehow the southern hemisphere seems to get the better eclipses. in recent times yes, with australia particularly favored. just statistical chaos though. the "average number of eclipses in [insert extremely large number here] years" is the same everywhere on earth, as can be seen here |
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Post by sari on Oct 4, 2023 23:04:29 GMT -5
I will be traveling to view the annular eclipse on the 14th. Expect photos here.
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Post by Giorbanguly on Nov 7, 2023 21:04:48 GMT -5
We might witness a supernova within our lifetime. Betelgeuse has been acting strangely and it’s possible that we will see it go off at any moment, although scientists do expect that we have several thousand years before it happens. It would be one of the brightest objects in the entire sky if it was to go supernova
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Post by srfoskey on Apr 5, 2024 11:17:48 GMT -5
I'm planning to drive to Texas for the eclipse on Monday. But I'm worried it will be too cloudy.
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Post by Benfxmth on Apr 5, 2024 11:22:25 GMT -5
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Post by Ariete is a Russian Alcoholic on Apr 6, 2024 1:56:00 GMT -5
so Mörön how's the weather looking for you? |
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Post by Mörön on Apr 6, 2024 6:06:42 GMT -5
so Mörön how's the weather looking for you? 11C and sunny with minimal clouds. Really got lucky. |
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Post by Benfxmth on Apr 6, 2024 6:11:42 GMT -5
I contemplated driving to MO/AR for the total solar eclipse, though viewing conditions aren't ideal there either, likely to be an expansive cirrus shield, thicker further south
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Post by Steelernation on Apr 6, 2024 10:18:16 GMT -5
Flew to Rochester since the conditions in Texas looked pretty bad and Rochester was forecast to be sunny. Well that changed quickly, now it’s looking cloudy here too. Seems like the lower midwest and Atlantic Canada are the only sunny spots.
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Post by Speagles84 on Apr 6, 2024 10:25:03 GMT -5
Gonna do a day trip to the PA Ohio border, hopeful but no guarantees
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Post by srfoskey on Apr 6, 2024 22:13:40 GMT -5
My dad is flying in from NC to there, so we may have to drive from our AirBnB to find a better spot.
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Post by ral31 on Apr 7, 2024 9:43:28 GMT -5
Not looking great here for the eclipse tomorrow. Hoping the clouds thin a bit to at least see something. Supposed to be around 92% totality here. Unfortunately can't take off of work and travel to the full totality area. If I could, it looks like Arkansas would be a good place to go to.
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