EarthSky News - Aug 19 - Before the Eclipse

August 19 Before the Eclipse by:

How to watch Monday's eclipse online Can't travel to the path of totality? Never fear. How to watch a solar eclipse safely Tips on safe eclipse-watching. Add your eclipse event to astronomers' map Publicize your eclipse event. Top 5 tips for photographing the solar eclipse Tips from NASA to help you get great pics. How to know your eclipse glasses are safe If you purchased glasses from EarthSky, yes, they are safe. Click here for a link to a reputable vendors page from the American Astronomical Society.

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Tonight … Cassiopeia points to Andromeda galaxy Easiest way to find the large spiral galaxy next door. Try it, next time you're under a dark sky.

Moon on its way to the eclipse Closer and closer to the sunrise! This is Saturday morning's moon from our friend Lunar 101 Moon Book. It has now passed Venus - the bright "star" in this photo - and is heading sunward. Will you see the moon Sunday morning? Maybe! Look low in the east. Submit your photo to EarthSky here!

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