Solved A couple of Astronomical treats for the first week of June, 2012

[Anak]

~~~ First ~~~

On Monday June 4th a Partial Eclipse of the Strawberry Moon:

On June 4th, 2012, there's going to be a full Moon. According to Native American folklore it’s the Strawberry Moon, so-called because the short season for harvesting strawberries comes during the month of June. This Strawberry’s going to have a bite taken out of it.

Source: Partial Eclipse of the Strawberry Moon - NASA Science

For a better look at the coverage map, times: NASA - Eclipses During 2012, click on map to enlarge.



~~~ Next ~~~

On Tuesday June 5th, The 2012 Transit of Venus

On June 5th, 2012, Venus will pass across the face of the sun, producing a silhouette that no one alive today will likely see again. Transits of Venus are very rare, coming in pairs separated by more than a hundred years. This June's transit, the bookend of a 2004-2012 pair, won't be repeated until the year 2117. Fortunately, the event is widely visible. Observers on seven continents, even a sliver of Antarctica, will be in position to see it.

Source: The 2012 Transit of Venus - NASA Science

   Warning

Do not stare at the sun. Venus covers too little of the solar disk to block the blinding glare. Instead, use some type of projection technique or a solar filter. A #14 welder's glass is a good choice.

Source: The 2012 Transit of Venus - NASA Science

On the first transit in 2004 I used both observing techniques with good success.

Coverage map, times, history: NASA - 2012 Transit of Venus

 

[boohbah]

Good info, thanks . i remember the eclipse of 1999

Solar eclipse of August 11, 1999 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

what an experience that was , the birds stopped singing for the duration ,felt really weird

 

[z3r010]

Good info, thanks . i remember the eclipse of 1999

Solar eclipse of August 11, 1999 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

what an experience that was , the birds stopped singing for the duration ,felt really weird

I drove down to Cornwall for that

 

[boohbah]

ah! thats why the birds stopped singing,

 

[Anak]

Good info, thanks . i remember the eclipse of 1999

Solar eclipse of August 11, 1999 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

what an experience that was , the birds stopped singing for the duration ,felt really weird

Your welcome!

ah! thats why the birds stopped singing,

:shock:

 

[A Guy]

ah! thats why the birds stopped singing,

:roflmao:

A Guy

 

[Anak]

Some more news on the Transit: ISS Transit of Venus - NASA Science

 

[Anak]

Even more news on the Transit: The Mysterious Arc of Venus - NASA Science