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Solar Eclipses of 2023-2024

Solar Eclipses of 2023-2024

FromThe 7th Magnitude


Solar Eclipses of 2023-2024

FromThe 7th Magnitude

ratings:
Length:
37 minutes
Released:
Jul 7, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

2023 and 2024 is the year of solar eclipses for the United States. Remarkably, each one is of a different type; October 14, 2023 features an annular solar eclipse while April 8, 2024 will see a total solar eclipse. What's the difference? Well, that's why you need to watch (or listen!).
In this first episode, we will get through the basics of eclipses, both lunar and solar!
Released:
Jul 7, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (7)

Looking up on a clear, dark night inspires a sense of amazement. The darker your sky, the more you begin to wonder, "What IS that?" But even basic questions like "Is the moon really visible in the daytime", or "Why do we get so much daylight in the summer?" may seem like they should be obvious. In astronomy, apparent magnitude is the rating scale for object brightness whether it be a planet, star, or galaxy. Did you know that the lower the number, the brighter the object? Your eyes can see through the 6th magnitude, but in the 7th, you need visual aid. The same can be true for knowledge.