Eclipses Astronomy and Space Science
Eclipses Astronomy and Space Science
Eclipses
Top: Kids and Teens: School Time: Science: Astronomy and Space: Eclipses:
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- Find out what causes an eclipse, about solar eclipses, and eclipse patterns. Originally for a book by Bryan Brewer, but you can read these pages without buying the book.
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- Brief explanation about how lunar eclipses happen.
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- Resource information and features including what to expect when you see an eclipse, why they happen, and how to view one.
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- Tells how often they happen, gives a diagram that shows what the position of the earth and sun and moon are, and defines the types of solar eclipses. Includes animations of eclipses.
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- History of Eclipses, from fear to fascination, from a pamphlet produced by a cruise company.
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- Contains maps and tables for 7,000 years of lunar and solar eclipses, eclipse photographs, observing tips and eye safety information.
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- From the Astronomical Applications Dept. at the U.S. Naval Observatory, calculate what time the next lunar eclipse will occur in your area.
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- Personal page by an eclipse fan with his pictures and stories of eclipses he has seen.
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- A comprehensive site that includes instructions on how to photograph eclipses plus a photo gallery of recent eclipses and information about lunar and solar eclipses.
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- University of Michigan's list of lunar eclipses, but doesn't say where they can best be viewed.
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- Astronomy magazine with pictures and information about eclipses to come and past eclipses. Includes solar eclipse viewing safety and how to photograph eclipses.
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