This is a great time for those who watch the sun.
On Sunday there will be a very noticeable solar eclipse starting at 5:30 p.m., peaking at 6:30 and ending by 7:30. The next eclipse in Northern California will not be until New Year's Eve 2252, so do not miss this once-in-a-life-time event.
There is also a very rare transit of Venus across the sun coming June 5th and 6th. This occurs when Venus crosses between the earth and the sun. (The solar eclipse this Sunday is a result of the Moon crossing between the earth and the sun.) The transit will not be as obvious as the solar eclipse, but there are ways to do it safely. These transits are super rare- the next one is not for over 105 years.
Please note that Solar Works wants you to view the sun safely and reminds you to NEVER EVER look directly at the sun.
Who else caught this? Do you have any favorite pictures or stories? Share them here. And, go see my favorite picture that I took here: http://www.facebook.com/SolarWorks
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