The temporary daytime darkness during the total solar eclipse also provides a good opportunity to observe some planets and even a colorful comet.
April 8th is all about the Moon stealing the show from the Sun during a total solar eclipse. However, the temporary daytime darkness also provides an excellent opportunity to observe some planets and even a colorful comet.The eclipse will be visible across parts of Mexico, Canada and the U.S., from Texas to Maine. A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun for several minutes.
HOW TO SAFELY WATCH A SOLAR ECLIPSEIn the context of the eclipse, where everyone will be looking , here's where to look for the planets: Jupiter will be to the upper left of the Sun, and Venus, Saturn and Mars will be to the lower right. Additionally, comet 12P Pons-Brooks continues to put on a wild show with outbursts as it nears its closest point in orbit to the Sun, known as perihelion.
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