Scott MacNeill's Columns
- Celebration of Space - August 21, 2026
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Entry Date: Aug 21, 2026
Published Under: Scott MacNeill's Columns
On Friday, August 28, 2026 at 12:20 am ET, the Moon will arrive on the opposite side of Earth than the Sun, known as opposition. Commonly, this event is referred to as the full Moon. On this night, the side of the Moon that faces Earth will be in direc... more
- Celebration of Space - August 14, 2026
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Entry Date: Aug 14, 2026
Published Under: Scott MacNeill's Columns
On Saturday and Sunday evening, August 15-16, 2026, Venus and the thin crescent Moon will be putting on a show for sky watchers as they enter conjunction over the eastern horizon just after sunset. Conjunctions occur when two objects of different dista... more
- How to View Solar Eclipses without Eclipse Glasses
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Entry Date: Aug 9, 2026
Published Under: Scott MacNeill's Columns
Before most notable solar events, a last minute cram to gear up for the event usually happens as the media starts to hype up the last few days before the event. Solar eclipses can bring partial eclipse or total eclipse views to specific location... more
- Celebration of Space - August 7, 2026
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Entry Date: Aug 7, 2026
Published Under: Scott MacNeill's Columns
This coming Wednesday, August 12, 2026, a fabulous partial solar eclipse will occur over the Northeast US. Over Frosty Drew, the eclipse will max out at 13.48% of the Sun eclipsed by the Moon. Though not as spectacular as the solar eclipse in 2024, 202... more