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Onlookers in Tuscaloosa and the Mobile area reported cloud cover in the way of today’s partial solar eclipse. Elsewhere, a chilly, midday darkness fell across North America as a total solar eclipse raced across the continent, thrilling those lucky enough to behold the spectacle through clear skies.
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The University of Alabama is gearing up for next week’s solar eclipse. Faculty from the Department of Physics and Astronomy will host a viewing event on Monday, April 8, starting at 1:00 p.m. A booth will be set up in front of Gorgas Library with special viewing glasses.
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The Eta Aquarid meteor shower will peak from May fifth through May sixth.There will be a free light show to anyone looking at the sky tomorrow.
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There will be free light shows available to anyone looking at the sky in April and May. The Lyrid meteor shower is projected to occur from April 15 through April 29. It will peak from April 21 to April 23. The Eta Aquarids meteor shower will also occur from April 15 to May 27. That shower will peak from May 5 through May 6.
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Skywatchers both in Alabama and across much of the world were treated to something special Sunday night.The Super Blood Wolf Moon was easily visible…