Friday, March 20, 2015

Fwd: Total Solar Eclipse and March Equinox

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Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2015 12:25:04 0000
Subject: Total Solar Eclipse and March Equinox
To: Najimudeen <aydnajimudeen@gmail.com>

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Mar 2015
Issue 48
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http://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/solar/2015-march-20


** Total Solar Eclipse in Europe
(http://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/solar/2015-march-20)
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A Total Solar Eclipse
(http://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/total-solar-eclipse.html) will
take place on Friday, March 20, 2015. While totality will be visible
only from two populated areas of Earth – the Faroe Islands
(/eclipse/in/faroe/torshavn) and Svalbard
(/eclipse/in/norway/longyearbyen) , Norway – most of Europe will be
treated to a grand partial eclipse, weather
(http://www.timeanddate.com/scripts/go.php) permitting of course.

Can you see the Eclipse in your city?
(http://www.timeanddate.com/scripts/go.php?type=eclipse )

Not in Europe? Check out our nifty Eclipse Animation to see how the
Eclipse will look like as it progresses
(http://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/solar/2015-march-20)

10 facts about this eclipse
(http://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/10-facts-solar-eclipse-march-2015.html)
http://www.timeanddate.com/calendar/march-equinox.html


** March Equinox on March 20 or 21
(http://www.timeanddate.com/calendar/march-equinox.html)
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This year's March Equinox
(http://www.timeanddate.com/calendar/march-equinox.html)
http://www.timeanddate.com/calendar/march-equinox.html will also fall
on the same day as the Total Solar Eclipse
(http://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/solar/2015-march-20) . At 22:45
UTC on Friday, March 20, the Sun will be directly overhead the Equator
(http://www.timeanddate.com/geography/longitude-latitude.html) ,
marking the first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and the
first day of autumn (fall) in the Southern Hemisphere. Read more
(http://www.timeanddate.com/calendar/march-equinox.html)

10 things you should know about the March Equinox
(http://www.timeanddate.com/calendar/ten-things-march-equinox.html)


** Tell us what you think!
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** Will you be watching the March 20 Total Solar Eclipse
(http://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/solar/2015-march-20) ?
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1. Of course! I am traveling to Svalbard/ the Faroe Islands to see it.
(http://www.timeanddate.com/newsletter/vote.php?poll_choice=2015031)
2. I won't be able to see totality, but I'll definitely be watching
the partial eclipse.
(http://www.timeanddate.com/newsletter/vote.php?poll_choice=2015032)
3. Nope! Can't see it from where I am.
(http://www.timeanddate.com/newsletter/vote.php?poll_choice=2015033)
4. Yes! On my computer. I'll be live streaming it.
(http://www.timeanddate.com/newsletter/vote.php?poll_choice=2015034)
5. Absolutely not! Eclipses are bad omens. I am going to be hiding
under my bed! (http://www.timeanddate.com/newsletter/vote.php?poll_choice=2015035)

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** Did you know...
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http://www.timeanddate.com/calendar/march-equinox-traditions.html

...that one of the best places in the world to celebrate the March
Equinox (http://www.timeanddate.com/calendar/march-equinox.html) is
the El Castillo Pyramid in Chichen Itza, Mexico? Only on the day of
the Equinoxes, the Sun casts a shadow that looks like a serpent
slithering down the pyramid.

March Equinox celebrations around the world
(http://www.timeanddate.com/calendar/march-equinox-traditions.html)
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** Tip of the month
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http://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/make-pinhole-projector.html

Looking at the Sun – eclipsed or otherwise – can cause irreparable
harm to the eyes. Use eclipse glasses to safely see an eclipse
(http://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/eclipse-tips-safety.html) . Can't
get your hands on eclipse glasses? Do not fret! Use our easy-to-follow
instructions to make a pinhole projector.
(http://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/make-pinhole-projector.html)
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