DAYTIME ASTRONOMY
Astronomy is usually considered a night time passion featuring planets, star clusters, distant galaxies and other such wondrous sights. But in reality, there is much to be seen during daytime too. Getting your telescope out during the daylight hours can double your astro fun.
The most obvious candidate for daytime viewing is the Sun, but extreme care has to be taken as it can damage your eyes. Naked-eye viewing without any form of filtering is dangerous, while permanent damage can be caused by looking through optics.
A solar spectacle
One of the most spectacular solar observations is a solar eclipse, where the Moon passes in front of the Sun and blocks its light out for a short while. Eclipses can last from a few seconds to up to eight minutes, the difference in duration of solar
