EarthSky News - July 21 - One Month to Eclipse Day

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Total eclipse of sun: August 21, 2017 All you need to know about the 1st total solar eclipse visible from the contiguous U.S. since 1979, from eclipse master Fred Espenak. Best places to watch 2017 eclipse Here are 10 great viewing spots, from GreatAmericanEclipse.com. How much traffic on eclipse day? Expert analysis showing how many people - and how much traffic congestion - can be expected along the August 21 eclipse path. A shadow band project for August 21 Shadow bands are elusive ripples of alternate light and dark, flitting over the ground or the sides of buildings. How to take part in an International Shadow Band Campaign during the August 21 eclipse. How to watch a solar eclipse safely Tips on safe eclipse-watching.  Solar eclipse safe viewing tips Prefer your info via video? This one-minute video shows how to watch an eclipse safely. How to make a pinhole projector for eclipse-watching You don't need fancy equipment to watch a solar eclipse. This video shows you how to make a pinhole projector with just a few simple supplies. The story behind the 2017 eclipse stamp A first-of-its-kind stamp that changes when you touch it. It'll commemorate the total solar eclipse of August 21, 2017. Fred Espenak - whose photos are used on the new stamp - tells the story.

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See 4 planets during 2017 solar eclipse Learn which bright stars and planets will pop into view in the daytime, from EarthSky's Eddie Irizarry.

Hubble sees Phobos orbiting Mars Now for something entirely different. This image isn't an artist's illustration. It's a real time-lapse sequence of images - acquired by the Hubble Space Telescope - of the tiny moon Phobos orbiting Mars. Cool! Click here for the video. Submit your photo to EarthSky here!

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