Scott MacNeill's Columns
- Celebration of Space - July 31, 2026
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Entry Date: Jul 31, 2026
Published Under: Scott MacNeill's Columns
On Wednesday, August 12, 2026 a total solar eclipse will occur over parts of Greenland, Iceland, and Spain. In Southern New England we will experience a partial solar eclipse. This is a fantastic opportunity to witness a stunning natural event that occ... more
- Safely Observe The Solar Eclipse
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Entry Date: Jul 30, 2026
Published Under: Scott MacNeill's Columns
In the United States, solar eclipses do not happen as frequently as they do around the world, and Americans get super hyped about the prospect of viewing the Moon pass in front of the Sun. Though viewing a solar eclipse will be quite memorable, safety ... more
- Celebration of Space - July 10, 2026
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Entry Date: Jul 10, 2026
Published Under: Scott MacNeill's Columns
This coming Saturday, July 11, 2026, starting at 9:00 pm, the Frosty Drew Observatory will host our Celebrate the Milky Way special event. These are the nights that we think the Milky Way will be in best viewing during the summer viewing season. Frosty... more
- Celebration of Space - June 26, 2026
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Entry Date: Jun 26, 2026
Published Under: Scott MacNeill's Columns
This coming Monday, June 29, 2026 at 7:58 pm ET, the Moon will once again orbit into a position of alignment with the Earth and the Sun when it arrives on the opposite side of Earth than the Sun. This is the full lunar phase, which places the side of t... more