DocM Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 http://www.nbcnews.com/science/space/partial-solar-eclipse-will-darken-your-thursday-n231801 If you missed the "blood moon" earlier this month, here's your chance to see another unusual arrangement of the heavenly bodies. Thursday brings a partial solar eclipse, with the moon passing between the Earth and the sun just enough to take a "bite" out of our star during the late afternoon or early evening ? and for some lucky viewers, during sunset. Nearly everywhere in America, Canada and Mexico will be able to see the eclipse, though it's those up north who will be treated to the biggest share of the moon's shadow. The action starts at about 6 p.m. on the East Coast, where the sun will appear to lose a piece of its disc as it dips below the horizon ? likely to be an extremely striking sight. Unfortunately, New England is left out of the fun; the sun will set there just before the moon's shadow touches down. > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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