When are this year's solar and lunar eclipses?
January 26, 2009: Annular Solar Eclipse
An annular solar eclipse is visible from parts of Africa, Asia, Australia, Antarctica, and the South Pacific. The Sun will form a "ring of fire" around the intervening Moon. It is not visible from North
America.
February 9, 2009: Partial Lunar Eclipse
The Moon will undergo a barely perceptible eclipse as it slips through the faint outer portion of Earth's shadow, called the penumbra. Part of the eclipse will be visible across most of the United States, but you will need to look carefully to notice any darkening.
July 22, 2009: Total Solar Eclipse
A total solar eclipse is visible across parts of Asia and the Pacific.
December 31, 2009: Partial Lunar Eclipse
A partial lunar eclipse is visible across Alaska today. The eclipse will miss the rest of the United States.
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