The Sun, Moon, Planets, and Stars

[gotbeer]

‘Ring of fire’ solar eclipse to put on show for California this month

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This is set to occur on Saturday, Oct. 14 at 9:13 a.m. PDT, and your ability to view the event will depend on the weather and your location.

 

[gotbeer]

Rare star explosion will be visible for a week

[Jason]

18 minutes ago, gotbeer said:

Rare star explosion will be visible for a week

That’s pretty cool 

[Tank]

4 hours ago, gotbeer said:

Rare star explosion will be visible for a week

"The culmination of matter from the red giant triggers a nuclear explosion, unleashing an energy burst up to 100,000 times greater than the sun’s annual output."

looks like i'm gonna need a hat, sunglasses, and some sunscreen.

[The Ghost of Bob Starr]

Space x launch tonight. - April 1 

[Jason]

On 3/19/2024 at 1:26 PM, Tank said:

"The culmination of matter from the red giant triggers a nuclear explosion, unleashing an energy burst up to 100,000 times greater than the sun’s annual output."

looks like i'm gonna need a hat, sunglasses, and some sunscreen.

[katie]

Best I could get 

[T.G.]

My eyes!  My eyes!

[katie]

[T.G.]

As people were looking at the sun, someone kept saying...

Turn around...

 

[T.G.]

 

[JAHV76]

Pic of eclipse from Anaheim 

[Jason]

 

Ms. Lee laying down some knowledge!! 

[gotbeer]

On 4/8/2024 at 8:11 PM, JAHV76 said:

Pic of eclipse from Anaheim 

Pfft.  That the American version.  The real Mexican version is .......

SOLAR ECLIPSE COVERAGE BALLSY BROADCAST!!! Mexican Station Airs Testicles on Live TV

[gotbeer]

Auroras could paint Earth's skies again in early June. Here are the key nights to watch for.

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AR3664/AR13664 is now becoming visible again as the sun rotates — and it will be Earth-facing once again during the new moon on June 6.