[MIham] The Moon eclipses the Pleiades star cluster

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Space Weather News for March 31, 2006
http://spaceweather.com

A couple of days ago, people were excited when the Moon eclipsed the sun, a
single star. On Saturday, April 1st, the Moon is going to eclipse an entire
star cluster--the Pleiades. The eclipse (or "occultation") will be visible
from eastern and central parts of North America. Start looking as soon as
the sun sets. The slender crescent moon will pop out of the western twilight
next to or among the stars of the Pleiades.  Binoculars are recommended but
not required.

Of special interest is a set of grazing occultations visible from
Washington, DC; Birmingham, Alabama; Statesboro, Georgia; and Hilton Head
island, South Carolina. Sky watchers there can see stars grazing the lunar
limb, blinking in and out among the mountains of the moon.

Even if you're outside the occultation-zone, be sure to scan the western sky
on Saturday night.  The slender crescent moon, complete with Earthshine,
will be pleasingly close to the Pleiades no matter where you live.

Visit http://Spaceweather.com for sky maps and more information.

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