May 20 Annular Solar Eclipse (x-post from New Mexico group)

[Voice for Peace]

http://www.democraticunderground.com/106770

http://www.sacbee.com/2012/04/20/4429739/albuquerque-considered-best-location.html

On May 20th, the first annular eclipse in 18 years will be visible from the United States. Albuquerque, New Mexico is said to be the best urban location to view this "ultimate astronomical event." An annular eclipse occurs when the moon covers most of the sun's disk leaving a thin ring of light around the edge appearing as a "ring of fire."

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. Wish I could see it!

[Voice for Peace]

2. it's passing over No CA

if you're anywhere in driving distance in CA go, it's unforgettable.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

4. Well, I'm in SoCal...

I'm probably closer to Arizona!

I have seen one eclipse, the one in 1991 in Hawaii. It was unforgettable.

[Voice for Peace]

9. I never thought I'd see another in my lifetime without travelling to far lands.

In 1972 there was one in Nova Scotia which was centered right at our farm. It seemed miraculous that an eclipse would come to me. But twice! I'm in Albuquerque, couldn't be better situation. 40 years.

[roamer65]

3. The big one is August 21, 2017.

The first full solar eclipse in the continental USA since Februrary 1979. I am already planning on being in the path of totality.

I remember staying home from school in 1979 and seeing 80% of the sun covered. I am told totality send shivers right up your spine.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

5. Do you know where the path will go?

I'll go see it if it's anywhere near me...

Or maybe even if it isn't.

[roamer65]

6. Click on the map on the wiki page at the link below.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_eclipse_of_August_21,_2017

[CaliforniaPeggy]

8. Thanks!

[Voice for Peace]

10. aha I just learned the difference between annular and total

the one I saw in '72 was total
this one will be annular but no doubt still marvelous

[roamer65]

7. Plus don't forget June 5, 2012 Venus transit.

Last one until 2117.

You will be able to see this from your home, CaPeggy!!!