Partial solar eclipse visible Oct. 23
October 23, 2014
On Thursday, Oct. 23, a partial solar eclipse will be visible, weather permitting, in the Cheney area starting at 1:44 p.m.
The eclipse will be at maximum visibility at 3:08 p.m., with the moon covering 54 percent of the sun. The eclipse ends at 4:25 p.m., according to timeanddate.com.
When observing a solar eclipse one must never view the sun directly, not even if wearing sunglasses; the rays produced can cause serious eye damage. Proper viewing filters are necessary, but are an expensive option.
The easiest way to observe the eclipse is by turning your back to the sun and looking at the shadows made by the eclipse underneath a tree or by making a loose fist to view the peculiar shadow with.
Instructions to craft a solar eclipse pinhole viewing machine, another viable option, can be easily accessed online. Remember to protect your eyeballs and do not miss out on this rare astronomical event.
Robbin Smith • Oct 23, 2014 at 9:58 am
I am a bit confused, either that or the storywriter is/was. In the article about the Oct. 23,2014 partial eclipse, how can the moon cover 54 percent of the moon? Or was the editor or copy reader sleeping through the period this article was submitted for proofing? 🙂
Brian Patterson • Oct 24, 2014 at 11:48 am
Thanks for pointing out that error. Story corrected and updated.