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Eclipses


Diamond Ring
The first year of the new decade features four eclipses, two solars and two lunars. You'll want water wings to see the total solar eclipse on July 11th, which crosses only a few tiny bits of land. December's complete lunar coverup is the first in nearly three years.

Penumbral lunar eclipse
"Barely There" Lunar Eclipse — August 6, 2009
If you forgot to check out last night's penumbral lunar eclipse, you didn't miss much!

Great eclipse of 2009
The century’s longest solar eclipse is about to sweep across China and the Pacific. Eclipse-chasers from around the world are counting down the hours until July 22nd.

Looking at the Sun is harmful to your eyes at any time, partial eclipse or no. Fortunately, there are many easy ways to watch the show safely.

Annular eclipse of the Sun
Using a safe solar filter, it's easy to photograph a partial solar eclipse.

Totality
A total eclipse of the Sun is a spectacular sight. With a little preparation and advance planning, you can capture your own souvenir portrait of this awe-inspiring sight.

Totality on October 27, 2004
Lunar eclipses are leisurely affairs — a pleasure to watch and photograph.

With a little help, you can see the first hint of the Earth's shadow — the penumbra — on the Moon's surface. Here's what you need to know.



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