May 16, 2010, Earth’s only natural satellite, the Moon, hid The Bright Evening Star – the Planet Venus. This is called an occultation, from the word “occult” which means “to hide”.
But last night’s astronomical event strikes a resemblance with the Islamic Crescent Moon and Star which you will see here.
And it’s history, today was the record-breaking Longest Total Solar Eclipse ever experienced by the Human race – 6 minutes and 39 seconds total at its maximum point.
Most only experienced a partial eclipse like us in the Philippines, but regardless, it was still an experience we will treasure and pass on to the next generation (and those who missed it).
Enjoy!!
If you are wondering what are the important information that you should know about tomorrow’s Longest Total Solar Eclipse – from what and what not to use when looking at the sun, to how much of the sun will be covered (for those in the Philippines) – just read July 22, 2009 Total Solar Eclipse.
The Star Trek Community is divided over the canon status of the MMORPG adaptation of the franchise, however, the developers explained how they’re developing Star Trek Online and who created the storyline.
Does it make STO a Canon?
It is a debate that will never end because the Scientific community doesn’t have an official stand about the matter for various reasons, or no one simply bothered to conduct an official and thorough study to finally end the debate.
What do we do then? We search and decide for our own. Here are some of what I found simply by using Google Search. Click here to continue reading…
According to NASA, the totality of the Solar Eclipse will be seen best from India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, and China. Then it will cross Japan’s Ryukyu Islands.
For more information visit this link.
A treat for everyone as 2008 comes into a close. Double conjunction will be seen on the eve of the New Year. Watch the night skies on December 31st as the Sun sets.
More information here.