If Monday's solar activity is any indication, you can add sunspots to the list of wondrous sights to see during the August 21 total solar eclipse. Cool current sun images here.
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No matter where you live worldwide, look for the moon near the red star Aldebaran before Wednesday's dawn. From the Caribbean, northeastern tip of South America and North Atlantic Ocean, the moon will cover or "occult" Aldebaran.
Look edgewise into our galaxy’s disk, and you’ll notice a long, dark lane dividing the bright starry band of the Milky Way. This Dark Rift is a place where new stars are forming.
