Mistyrayn Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 SOLAR ECLIPSE: On Monday, Jan. 26th, the Moon will pass in front of the sun producing an annular "ring of fire" eclipse. This is not a total eclipse; the Moon will cover only 93% of the sun's surface. Nevertheless, the Moon's dead-center transit across the solar disk will produce a sight of rare beauty for observers along the "path of annularity." Best views are to be had from islands in Indonesia where the ring of fire will appear to sink into the ocean at sunset. Meanwhile, in Australia, southeast Asia, southern parts of India and South Africa, observers will experience an off-center partial eclipse. Crescent-shaped sunbeams will dapple the ground while high overhead the Moon takes a curved bite out of the sun. Please visit http://spaceweather.com for eclipse maps, timetables and photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 shame it doesnt look like we will be able to see it from the uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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