If you ever see any, it´ s fake.swampwiz said:
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"Odd"? It's a cotton pickin' nuisance from my point of view.swampwiz said:
Definitely. These events are only visible over part of the Earth's surface. For example the site linked in Post #5 has a map of the 2079 event. I'm not sure exactly how to interpret the map, but I think the gray region is where it will be visible.DaveC426913 said:
I think that black means you are on the wrong side of the planet. The blue shades tell you the overlap when you are on the right side. The flare near the edge of the black bit is where you need to be to actually see it - while the Sun is still below the horizon. Everywhere outside that flare, you could see if you observed in a wavelength where the sky isn't bright.phyzguy said:
Rats. If I am at my same location, I'll have to travel over 1K miles at age 113 to see this!phyzguy said:
. I don't think I'll live until 2065 to see the Venus-Jupiter eclipse, although I adore stargazing, and I'd like to see this event. And even if I can live so long, I'll hardly be able to travel somewhere. It's disappointing.Im ok in the UK if I am reading this correctly. A whipper snapper at only 98 too!swampwiz said:
It's caused by the fact that a double disc is brighter than a single disc - more area.hutchphd said:
Planet-planet eclipses, also known as planetary transits, are relatively rare events. They occur when one planet passes in front of another as seen from a third location, such as Earth. The frequency of these events depends on the orbital alignment of the planets and their relative sizes. Some systems, like the TRAPPIST-1 system, have been observed to have multiple planet-planet eclipses per year, while others may not have any for decades.
Yes, planet-planet eclipses have been observed from Earth. The most famous example is the transit of Venus across the face of the Sun in 2012, which was visible from Earth. Additionally, the Kepler space telescope has observed numerous planet-planet eclipses in other star systems from Earth's perspective.
Scientists use a variety of methods to detect planet-planet eclipses. One common method is the transit method, where scientists measure the decrease in brightness of a star as a planet passes in front of it. This decrease in brightness can be used to infer the presence and characteristics of the planet, including its size and orbital period.
Yes, planet-planet eclipses are important for scientific research. They provide valuable information about the sizes, orbits, and atmospheres of planets in other star systems. By studying these events, scientists can better understand the formation and evolution of planetary systems.
Yes, planet-planet eclipses can be predicted to a certain degree. Scientists use mathematical models and data from previous observations to predict when these events will occur. However, the exact timing and duration of a planet-planet eclipse may vary slightly due to the complex and dynamic nature of planetary orbits.