Watch the skies (carefully!)

Can't afford to go to USA to view the total eclipse on the 21st August? Don't worry, if you are in Satellite Convention's home city of Glasgow you can get in on a very, very small bit if the action as there will be a partial eclipse visible near sunset. As you can see from the animation below, it is only the tiniest of bites out the sun - but worth a look none the less. And remember NEVER look at the sun directly! Use proper eclipse shades or approved solar telescope.


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(Image courtesy The Astronomical Data Portal)