Tuesday, August 15, 2017

EarthSky News - Aug 15 - Sunspots During Solar Eclipse? Probably 

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Sunspots during solar eclipse? Probably

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.
How to know your eclipse glasses are safe
Less than a week to go. Unscrupulous companies have printed ISO certification labels on fake eclipse glasses. Click here for a link to a reputable vendors page from the American Astronomical Society. If you purchased glasses from EarthSky, yes, they're safe; we're on the reputable vendors list.
Before dawn tomorrow … Moon to cover star Aldebaran
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.
Dark Rift in the Milky Way
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.
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Before dawn tomorrow … Moon to cover star Aldebaran
If you see a star right next the moon, that'll be Aldebaran. This star represents the Eye of the Bull in the constellation Taurus.
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Crepuscular rays from the moon
Crepuscular rays from the moon - August 11, 2017 - from Vancouver Island, by James Younger.
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