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The Independent
21-07-2025
- The Independent
A solar eclipse will pass over the same place twice in less than a year
The next two total solar eclipses will both pass over the same country, each occurring less than a year apart. Spain is the only country in the world to experience the path of totality for the solar eclipse on 12 August 2026, as well as the eclipse on 2 August 2027, offering sky gazers a unique opportunity to witness the celestial event. Six of the top 10 sunniest cities in Europe are in Spain, meaning there is little chance it will be obscured by clouds. Taking place at the height of the August tourist season, the Great European Eclipse of 2026 will see the path of totality cross over most of northern Spain, as well as the Balearic islands. A third eclipse will also be visible in Spain in January 2028, though it will only be an annular solar eclipse. This is were the Moon covers the Sun's centre but leaves the outer edges visible to produce a 'ring of fire'. All three of the solar eclipses will be visible from the UK as partial solar eclipses, though the chance of clear skies is less certain. Astronomers recommend using special glasses to view the eclipses to avoid damage, or to use home made projection equipment to track the Moon's progression as it passes in front of the Sun. "You mustn't look at it with the naked eye, you mustn't look at it with a telescope – unless you have the right kind of filters,' said Dr Robert Massey, deputy executive director of the Royal Astronomical Society. "It's perfectly possible to take a picture of a solar eclipse. My recommendation would be that if you're projecting the image onto a piece of white card, that you just photograph the projection and then you can see the progression of the eclipse and see that bite taken out of the Sun as the Moon moves across it."
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Celestial slow dance over Kentucky skies to precede July's triple meteor shower
KENTUCKY (FOX 56) — A celestial slow dance will happen Tuesday night in Kentucky skies ahead of a double meteor shower at the end of the month. A post on highlighted how the moon will pass close to Saturn and Neptune on July 16, causing the two planets to be seen together in a pair of binoculars. The trifecta will linger together until the rising sun causes them to vanish from view. Read more of the latest Kentucky news While ordinarily impossible to see with the naked eye, Neptune's bluish hue can be seen just to the upper left of Saturn. In a social media post, Sky Core noted that the best viewing conditions are expected just after 9 p.m. local time. LATEST KENTUCKY NEWS: Kentucky inmate alleged tried to escape, assaulted employees Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear tells South Carolina Democrats his record is a red state success story Joseph Lawson asks judge to throw out guilty verdict in Crystal Rogers trial Starting July 17, a roughly 2,000-year-old interstellar light show will kick off, with an expected 20 meteors an hour being possible. The Perseids are expected to run through Aug. 23, peaking around Aug. 12, joining the already active Alpha Capricornids. The following day, the Southern Delta Aquariids will complete the cosmic trifecta, according to the American Meteor Society. The Capricornids and Aquariids are expected to both peak between July 29 and July 30. According to Forbes, bright fireballs are common with the Capricornids, but only five or so shooting stars can be seen per hour. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
The Independent
10-07-2025
- The Independent
Buck moon 2025: How to see July's full moon tonight
July's full moon will rise over mostly clear skies in the UK on Thursday, offering sky gazers a great opportunity to witness the celestial event. The full moon, known as the Buck Moon, will officially reach its peak illumination at 9:37 pm BST (4:37 pm EDT), but it will become visible to most observers shortly after sunset. This year's Buck Moon is notable for several reasons. Not only is it the most distant full moon of 2025, appearing slightly smaller in the sky (a so-called "micromoon"), but it also coincides with a period of major lunar standstill. This means the Moon's path is unusually low in the sky, which can amplify the so-called 'Moon illusion' – an optical effect that makes the Moon appear dramatically larger when close to the horizon. Traditionally, July's full moon is also known as the Thunder Moon, due to the prevalence of summer storms across North America. While the name doesn't carry meteorological weight, it highlights the rich folklore associated with lunar cycles. In China, this month's full moon is sometimes referred to as the Hungry Ghost Moon. For the best viewing experience, experts recommend finding a clear vantage point with minimal light pollution and an unobstructed view of the eastern horizon. Observing the Moon as it rises is often the most visually impressive, when atmospheric distortion gives it a golden or orange hue. The Buck Moon will remain bright for a day before and after its peak, giving plenty of opportunity to take in the sight – even if clouds partially interrupt it over the coming days.
