Partial Solar Eclipse Thursday!

"Disappearing Sun"

This Thursday, October 23, People across the U.S. will be able to experience a rare "Partial Solar Eclipse".

Some of you might ask, What is a Solar Eclipse? The moon is passing in between the sun and the earth. As the moon passes in between, it causes the sun to "Disappear". Here's a graphic from www.nightskyinfo.com with a visual explanation:

Picture and related article can be found here: http://www.nightskyinfo.com/solar_eclipses/



      What is going to be special about this one? It will occur just around Sunset, meaning it's bound to be spectacular!

     
 For Tulsa, it will start sometime around 4:40PM and last till dark. The best time or peak will occur around 5:48PM. Although it will be partially covered up by the moon, it is still unsafe to stare directly at the sun. Be sure to take the proper precautions when observing it. 

We are expecting some showers Thursday morning, but most of the activity will end by the evening. A few clouds may linger, which actually might make it look even better! 

Temperatures will be comfortable in the 70s. 

Be sure to share your photos with me, and I'll post them in my next blog post!

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