inv4zn
05-17-2012, 09:30 AM
The first eclipse of 2012 graces Earth this weekend, and much of North America will witness the event Sunday night. On May 20, an annular eclipse will span the Pacific, from China and Japan at sunrise to the U.S. southwest at sunset.
Although Canada won't see a full annular eclipse, most of the country from northern Quebec westward will see a deep partial. The farther south and west you are, the bigger the "bite" that the Moon will take from the sun. Vancouver, for example, will witness a maximum 80 per cent partially eclipsed sun right around 6:15 p.m. local time.
A word of warning: though 95 per cent sun blockage seems like a lot, the remaining 5 per cent is surprisingly bright. You will need to take safety precautions when viewing the sun throughout all phases of the eclipse. That said, don't let the dire warnings that are sure to be repeated scare you away from watching the eclipse — it can be easily enjoyed with little equipment.
Full article at: Debut eclipse of 2012 sweeping south across North America this weekend (http://www.vancouversun.com/travel/Debut+eclipse+2012+sweeping+south+across+North+Ame rica+this+weekend/6632146/story.html)
Can anybody recommend any good viewing spots? Cypress?
Where would you find adequate eye protection...such as welder's glass?
Although Canada won't see a full annular eclipse, most of the country from northern Quebec westward will see a deep partial. The farther south and west you are, the bigger the "bite" that the Moon will take from the sun. Vancouver, for example, will witness a maximum 80 per cent partially eclipsed sun right around 6:15 p.m. local time.
A word of warning: though 95 per cent sun blockage seems like a lot, the remaining 5 per cent is surprisingly bright. You will need to take safety precautions when viewing the sun throughout all phases of the eclipse. That said, don't let the dire warnings that are sure to be repeated scare you away from watching the eclipse — it can be easily enjoyed with little equipment.
Full article at: Debut eclipse of 2012 sweeping south across North America this weekend (http://www.vancouversun.com/travel/Debut+eclipse+2012+sweeping+south+across+North+Ame rica+this+weekend/6632146/story.html)
Can anybody recommend any good viewing spots? Cypress?
Where would you find adequate eye protection...such as welder's glass?