Speaking of Eclipses...

Above, the diamond ring effect of the 2017 solar eclipse. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Last night's hoopla over the lunar eclipse last night got me to look up some information on the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 that will have a path that crosses the U.S.

The area of the path of totality nearest to New Mexico will be in Texas. 

Here's a map of the path across Texas:

I saw the 2017 Great American Eclipse in Idaho. The path went across Roberts, Idaho and that's where I went to view it. I plan to head to Texas to view the next one. Hopefully, there will be no clouds to get in the way.

Viewing a solar eclipse should be one everyone's bucket list.

According to the National Eclipse website:

On August 21, 2017, America was treated to its first coast-to-coast total solar eclipse in nearly 100 years. It was also the first total eclipse exclusive to the U.S. since before the nation's founding. From Oregon to South Carolina, the eclipse traced a 67-mile-wide path of totality across the country and millions of Americans and visitors from around the world witnessed the Moon passing between the Earth and the Sun and day turning to night for up to almost three minutes.

The next total solar eclipse in the U.S. will occur on April 8, 2024, traveling through the country from Texas to Maine. In some ways, the 2024 eclipse promises to be even more spectacular than in 2017, crossing over or coming close to more major cities and with a maximum duration of totality that's almost two minutes longer!

As we count the days until nature's greatest show returns to the U.S., NationalEclipse.com will continue to serve as a one-stop source of information and resources for America's next total solar eclipse and other eclipses around the world.

For more information, go here. 

Lunar Eclipse Was Eclipsed By Clouds

Above, a partial lunar eclipse from 2019. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Last night's lunar eclipse was a dud.

At least that's as far as Jamestown, New Mexico was concerned. Before the eclipse, cloud cover moved into the area, obscuring any views of it. Oh, well.

I've seen many others before, so it wasn't too much of a loss for me.

According to Newsweek:

A total lunar eclipse appeared in the night sky, with people across the globe enjoying a spectacular phenomenon—and photographers took the opportunity to capture the dazzling celestial event.

A total lunar eclipse happens when the sun, Earth and moon form a near-perfect line-up in space. During these moments, which only occur during a full moon, the Earth casts a shadow on our natural satellite, changing its color and brightness.

To read more and see some photos, go here.