Late in the day on Thursday October 23rd, the Moon will pass in front of the Sun and obstruct part of it. This partial eclipse will occur at sunset on the east coast. Nearly all of the states will have the opportunity to see a crescent shape to the Sun. Southern states will see about 40% of the Sun eclipsed. Northern will see over 60% eclipsed.
Below this graphic is an excellent video from the staff of Science@NASA which explains more about the eclipse and some interesting things to try to see. Now all we need is good weather. I will talk to my sources to see if it can be arranged.
Additional details can be found at this article from the editors of Sky & Telescope. I suggest you take a look.
Sky & Telescope | Leah Tiscione
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Thanks for sharing this, Jim. Unfortunately, our weather for the next several days, starting tomorrow, is 40-70% chance of rain. No clearing until the weekend.
I will speak with my sources to get that changed. 🙂
I remember in time out of mind hearing stories about cloud seeding in times of drought but never heard a tale of the opposite. 😉
You have to know the right people.
🙂