An Annular Eclipse of the Sun will be visible in a narrow band traversing the western United States of America late Sunday afternoon, May 20. A Partial Eclipse of the Sun will be visible over a wider area of western and central North America.
Visibility of the fairly rare annular eclipse is possible in a strip of land from northern California and the southwestern tip of Oregon through much of Nevada, Utah, and Arizona and the southwestern tip of Colorado (including the "Four Corners"), much of New Mexico, and ending in western Texas. A partial eclipse of the Sun will also be visible in a larger area of western and central North America. More info on visibility in the western portion of North America:
All Solar Eclipses or Eclipses of the Sun require much caution when attempting to view directly with the naked-eye, to prevent damage to eyesight. NEVER look directly at the Sun, solar eclipse, or a solar transit of a planet with a telescope or binoculars unless you have special training and special equipment to do so safely. Otherwise, this would cause PERMANENT BLINDNESS INSTANTLY !
Safe Way to View a Solar Eclipse:
A live web cast of this annular eclipse of the Sun can be seen, for areas where the eclipse is not visible. Go to this link for more information on the eclipse web cast:>>> http://www.stargazersonline.org/solar_eclipse_05-20-12.html
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