Of all the world’s peoples, we in Maine are ideally placed to observe a partial eclipse of the Sun at sunrise on Sunday morning, November 3, beginning at about 6:15am. My eclipse simulating software suggests it should be spectacular, but if the clouds allow viewing, remember you will also need either some kind of solar filter or a means to project the image. Do not view this with your naked eyes, even through the early-morning haze if you may be tempted to think that’s okay! You will need a clear view of the Eastern horizon, or by the time the Sun clears the treetops, you’ll have missed the eclipse! The links below lead to full details about the eclipse, instructions for building a pinhole projector, and details of my software:
http://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/objects/eclipses/3306081.html
