Solar Eclipse 2012: When And Where To See It Best

[orphanedhawk]

Just two weeks after the huge "supermoon" wowed skywatchers around the world, the heavens will offer up another observing treat — a solar eclipse on May 20 that should be visible from much of western North America.

The May 20 event is what's known as an annular solar eclipse, in which the moon blocks out most of the sun but leaves a ring of light visible around its circumference.

It should be quite a spectacular sight for favorably placed — and appropriately careful —skywatchers throughout Asia, the Pacific region and parts of North America.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/10/solar-eclipse-2012-when-where-time-date_n_1505683.html

I thought it might be nice to post something non-political.

[teko]

Do I get a drink with an umbrella in it? No? Shoot I will settle for a shot of Tequila or two. No politics. One of us wouldnt survive till morning.

[el_em_en_oh]

And I meant that in the nicest possible way;-)

It's supposed to be gorgeous here in Houston. Teko... you should come here and watch it with me. I'll even make up my spare room for you to stay in and I'll put you up for the night.

We can drive down to Galveston and sit on the beach and watch it together, all the while, arguing politics and at each other's throats.

Doesn't that sound like fun?!?

[el_em_en_oh]

I hope it's cloudy wherever you happen to be...

[teko]

Im hoping I can see this. It sounds awesome.