ASTR 502 Homework 1 : Eclipse Observing!

(Due 9/11, 9 points)

Note: Websites to get timing info: https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse; https://eclipse2024.org"; http://xjubier.free.fr/ (note, this site gives times in UT)

1. (1 pt) Where are you going to observe the annular eclipse of October 14, 2023? __________________________________
What are its latitude and longitude coordinates?
Lat:_____________________________________
Long:_____________________________________.
Will it be annular or partial for you?____________________

2. (3 pt) What is the time of your first contact, maximum eclipse, and fourth contact?
which website did you get your information?__________________________
Time of First Contact: _____________________________
Beginning annularity (if appropriate): _____________________________
Time of Maximum coverage: _____________________________
Amount covered: _______________(state whether magnitude or obscuration)
Altitude (deg) ___________ Azimuth (deg)___________ at maximum
End of annularity (if appropriate): _____________________________
Time of Fourth Contact: _____________________________

3. (1 pt) Where are you going to observe the total eclipse of April 8, 2024? __________________________________
What are its latitude and longitude coordinates?
Lat:_____________________________________
Long:_____________________________________.
Will it be total or partial for you?____________________

4. (3 pt) What is the local time of your first contact, maximum eclipse, and fourth contact?
which website did you get your information?__________________________
Time of First Contact: _____________________________
Second contact(if appropriate): _____________________________
Time of Maximum eclipse: _____________________________Amount covered if not total: _______________
Altitude (deg) ___________ Azimuth (deg)___________ at maximum
Third contact (if appropriate): _____________________________
Time of Fourth Contact: _____________________________

5. (1 pt) Read the "Astronomy "Activities for Elementary Students". Look in Moon phase page: when will the next new moon be? ____________________
(note: subtract 5 hours from UT to get CDT). On the day of the next new moon, start watching for the Moon in the west, just after sunset (but before fully dark). (Generally is not visible until 24 hours after new). Start making daily observations of the Moon's altitude, azimuth, and shape, all at the same time of the evening (will be turned in as Homework 3).

Last updated 8/21/23