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Hi all It's a pretty busy month for conjunctions and transits, and for eclipses, get ready for July! The longest eclipse of the century! More below. This morning was the first in a series of lovely pre-dawn conjunctions in our morning skies, with the Moon, Jupiter, Mercury and Mars on display in the East. Keep an eye on the Solar System forum for images later today, or see my images here: Photos of the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Mars Conjunction. The trio of planets will be around for the next few days so if you missed it today, don't forget to have a look tomorrow or Wednesday as Jupiter and Mercury will be at their closest. The best time to view is between 5:30am and 6am, as after 6am the sky is brightening too fast and Mercury and Mars will be lost in the morning glow. For more information:
The transit of Titan across the face of Saturn occurs on the 24th February and then again on the 12th - and that's the last time it'll occur in 2009. So I hope you get clear skies! Weather forecasts aren't looking good for me, but I hope they're wrong! More information: Upcoming Transits of Titan at Saturn - February and March 2009 If you're after an adventure, don't forget about the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse in China, on 22nd July 2009. It's being reported as the best this century, as totality lasts over 6 minutes in some places. I know there are a number of eclipse-chasers on IceInSpace, who already travel the world chasing the shadow of the Moon as it falls upon the Earth. From all reports, these are spectacular events - something you'll never forget and definitely worth making an effort to see. Eclipse tours can be the best way to experience this event, as you get to combine the eclipse with a holiday and share it with others after that same experience. SkyWings Travel is offering two tours to China that take in the Total Solar Eclipse on July 22 - they may be worth checking out if you're keen to let a tour company handle all the details for you. To read more about the Total Solar Eclipse, I've written an article which will give you all the information you need to prepare for this rare event, including:
You can read the article by clicking on the link below: Total Solar Eclipse, 22nd July 2009 - Observing / Imaging Guide You'll be able to read reports and view images taken by IceInSpace members on the IceInSpace Forum. A discussion thread has been created here, so keep an eye on it and we'd love for you to contribute your thoughts and experiences - please register so you can start posting! Thanks for reading.   |
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