Posted on 05/18/2012 6:39:59 AM PDT by shove_it
WDoomsday, schmoomsday.
Why settle for dusty ol' Mayan calendars and 12/12/12 apocalyptic visions, when 2012 has been offering up so many stellar—and planetary—sightings? We Earthlings have already been treated to nice meteor showers as well as a magnificent supermoon, and this weekend brings an annular solar eclipse.
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That's not even the best treat: Venus will be ambling between Earth and the sun in a rare (though non-earth-shattering) planetary alignment.
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A solar eclipse happens this Sunday, except for the Eastern seaboard (sorry). It's an "annular" eclipse rather than a total one, which means the sun's edges peek out from behind the moon, creating the illusion of a ring of fire.
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(Excerpt) Read more at news.yahoo.com ...
I live on the east coast and won’t get to see this eclipse. What special Grievance Group does that put me in, if any?
I only ask because I’ve never had the good fortune to be in a Favored Grievance Group and I’m wondering if this is my chance.
Me too. Who do we sue?
How about if while watching it I briefly ponder your misfortune at this lost opportunity? Feel better now? /smile
Sure. That helps.
Will we be able to see the rings around Uranus?...............
I want to sue Al Sharpton. It doesn’t make sense, but it makes as much sense as any cause he’s ever pimped for.
Where are you on the East Coast?
NJ across the river from NY
“A solar eclipse happens this Sunday, except for the Eastern seaboard ...”
So end of the world for most of the world — Easterners survive to live on!
The one that's going to have to go online to view the eclipse.
http://www.skyandtelescope.com/ has an article on where to see it online.
According to the generic map I checked out last night, I'm on the cusp of being able to catch a glimpse before Sunset.
Thanks for the link.
Yes, we east coast denizens are No Annular Eclipse VICTIMS!
How about reparations?
Thanks shove_it, for the reminder. This is coming up quickly.
An “extra, extra” ping to the APoD list members.
Class action lawsuit! I’m in!
[snip] Suing GOD,…..? I’ll get the popcorn. :)
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