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5 MUST SEE Astronomical Events of 2013
Saturday, September 7, 2013 9:13
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5 MUST SEE Astronomical Events of 2013 – Your Guide to Sky Gazing in 2013
Whether you are an astrophysicist, an amateur astronomer, or an occasional stargazer, NEOShield has created a list of the 7 best sky gazing moments of 2013. We tell you where and when to look to towards the sky, and why you cannot miss these top celestial events.
Uranus Close Approach
October 3
October 3rd marks the closest approach to the Earth in 2013 for the giant planet. Although this is the best time to view Uranus, it will sadly only appear as a bluish-green dot for the strongest of telescopes.
Watch the video here: 5 MUST SEE ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS OF 2013
Image credit: ESO
Hybrid Eclipse of the Sun
November 3
The great thing about this hybrid solar eclipse is that most of you, the readers, will be able to experience it at one point or another. Some on lookers will see an annular eclipse, while others will see a total eclipse for a maximum of 100 seconds.
This variety is exactly the reason the process is called a “hybrid” eclipse. Depending on location, different people will see different stages. Beginning at the Atlantic Ocean, off the Eastern Coast of the USA, the eclipse will head east and across Central Africa. See NASA’s map for the detailed path.
The North American Atlantic Coast will have a lucky sighting when the alignment appears like (but is technically not) a total eclipse. We are all aware that looking directly at the sun is dangerous and can be damaging to the retina, so if you plan on looking into the sun for this special event, remember to use proper viewing equipment
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