you can watch an annular eclipse of the sun
in the afternoon hours on
Sunday, May 20, 2012. 
Those living along a narrow track from northern California to the Texas panhandle this Sunday (May 20, 2012) will have a chance to witness a special kind of eclipse of the sun. The sky won’t turn dark, and stars won’t pop into view, because this eclipse is essentially partial. At no time will the moon cover the sun completely, and thus you will need to use special filters, or an indirect viewing system, to see it. At mid-eclipse, though, if you’re equipped to observe, you’ll see an awesome sight. The outer rim of the sun’s body will appear as a brilliant ring completely encircling the black moon silhouette. Hence the name annular eclipse, from the Latin word annulus meaning ring.
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3 comments:
i am just a wee bit out of range of this eclipse.
I will miss this one, but maybe my daughter can see it!
Wouldn't you know Grace is just about smack dab in the middle of it in New Mexico. I emailed her privately so she wouldn't miss it I hope, and also hope the goats don't get spooked.
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