On May 20 of this year an annular eclipse of the sun will be visible in parts of the Northern Hemisphere,ending it the western US. So far I have been unable to come up with the time,but early evening has been indicated. An annular eclipse occurs when the Sun And Moon are exactly in line but the apparent size of the Moon is smaller than the Sun. The Sun appears as a bright ring,or annulus,surrounding the outline of the Moon.
A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth,and the Moon fully or partially blocks the Sun. This can happen only during a new moon.
It is dangerous to look directly at the Sun even during an eclipse,so special eye protection should be used,and no sunglasses do not protect you.
Even if the Mayan prediction is right and the world does end in 2012 we still should be able to view this providing you are in the right areas,as the end isn't due until 12/21.
A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth,and the Moon fully or partially blocks the Sun. This can happen only during a new moon.
It is dangerous to look directly at the Sun even during an eclipse,so special eye protection should be used,and no sunglasses do not protect you.
Even if the Mayan prediction is right and the world does end in 2012 we still should be able to view this providing you are in the right areas,as the end isn't due until 12/21.
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