The partial eclipse of the Sun tomorrow morning (Jan 4 2011).

[Leodian]

If you happen to see that it looks like part of the Sun is missing at sunrise tomorrow morning that is because there is to be a partial eclipse of the Sun. Unfortunately the eclipse will have already begun by sunrise in Leeds and will be lessening by the time the Sun rises. Cloud cover permitting and from an unobscured view the patial eclipse will be visible from sunrise (around 8:30) to its end (around 9:30). Don't though look directly at the Sun nor use sunglasses as even a weak Sun can cause severe eye damage.PS. If it is a clear night in the early hours of tomorrow (4th) look out for meteors, as it is the peak night of the annual Quadrantids meteor shower (the meteors can appear anywhere in the sky).

[chameleon]

Leodian wrote: If you happen to see that it looks like part of the Sun is missing at sunrise tomorrow morning that is because there is to be a partial eclipse of the Sun. Unfortunately the eclipse will have already begun by sunrise in Leeds and will be lessening by the time the Sun rises. Cloud cover permitting and from an unobscured view the patial eclipse will be visible from sunrise (around 8:30) to its end (around 9:30). Don't though look directly at the Sun nor use sunglasses as even a weak Sun can cause severe eye damage.PS. If it is a clear night in the early hours of tomorrow (4th) look out for meteors, as it is the peak night of the annual Quadrantids meteor shower (the meteors can appear anywhere in the sky). Were you typing as you watched the BBC2 programme LeodianTonight and the next two nights at 8.00pm,there is a live feature on 'Stargazing' - informative witha little light science ( no pun ). Might seem unnecessary but, do take the advice from our friend about viewing the eclipse seriously - many an amazed watcher has come to grief thinking it safe to look at the sun, A pin-hole camera set up workswell - allow the sun to shine through a tiny hole in a piece of card and see the image 'projected' onto another card 'screen' behind it.    

[Leodian]

chameleon wrote: Leodian wrote: If you happen to see that it looks like part of the Sun is missing at sunrise tomorrow morning that is because there is to be a partial eclipse of the Sun. Unfortunately the eclipse will have already begun by sunrise in Leeds and will be lessening by the time the Sun rises. Cloud cover permitting and from an unobscured view the patial eclipse will be visible from sunrise (around 8:30) to its end (around 9:30). Don't though look directly at the Sun nor use sunglasses as even a weak Sun can cause severe eye damage.PS. If it is a clear night in the early hours of tomorrow (4th) look out for meteors, as it is the peak night of the annual Quadrantids meteor shower (the meteors can appear anywhere in the sky). Were you typing as you watched the BBC2 programme LeodianTonight and the next two nights at 8.00pm,there is a live feature on 'Stargazing' - informative witha little light science ( no pun ). Might seem unnecessary but, do take the advice from our friend about viewing the eclipse seriously - many an amazed watcher has come to grief thinking it safe to look at the sun, A pin-hole camera set up workswell - allow the sun to shine through a tiny hole in a piece of card and see the image 'projected' onto another card 'screen' behind it.     All my own research as I did not know about the Stargazing program.

[chameleon]

Leodian wrote: chameleon wrote: Leodian wrote: If you happen to see that it looks like part of the Sun is missing at sunrise tomorrow morning that is because there is to be a partial eclipse of the Sun. Unfortunately the eclipse will have already begun by sunrise in Leeds and will be lessening by the time the Sun rises. Cloud cover permitting and from an unobscured view the patial eclipse will be visible from sunrise (around 8:30) to its end (around 9:30). Don't though look directly at the Sun nor use sunglasses as even a weak Sun can cause severe eye damage.PS. If it is a clear night in the early hours of tomorrow (4th) look out for meteors, as it is the peak night of the annual Quadrantids meteor shower (the meteors can appear anywhere in the sky). Were you typing as you watched the BBC2 programme LeodianTonight and the next two nights at 8.00pm,there is a live feature on 'Stargazing' - informative witha little light science ( no pun ). Might seem unnecessary but, do take the advice from our friend about viewing the eclipse seriously - many an amazed watcher has come to grief thinking it safe to look at the sun, A pin-hole camera set up workswell - allow the sun to shine through a tiny hole in a piece of card and see the image 'projected' onto another card 'screen' behind it.     All my own research as I did not know about the Stargazing program. Never doubted it, just a friendly prodThe programme is a little weak but worth a look - 2 more nights.

[Leodian]

Thanks chameleon for mentioning the Stargazing program. If I remember I shall have a look at it at least tomorrow. Cheers.