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A total eclipse of the sun will take place on August 1st. Although not visible from the USA, two local venues will host eclipse viewing parties with live video of the event from China.
Otherwise, scientists seem to be on vacation this week, public presentation-wise. Tune in again next week.
Exploratoirum Overnight Celebration
Thursday, July 31, 9:00 p.m. – Friday, August 1, 6:00 a.m.
at the Palace of Fine Arts
3601 Lyon Street, San Francisco
On the evening of July 31, and continuing into the wee hours of August 1, the Exploratorium presents a live Webcast of the total solar eclipse from Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in northwestern China near the Mongolian border. To celebrate this evocative locale along the ancient trade route called the Silk Road, the Exploratorium presents performances, hands-on activities, storytelling, and installations that highlight the cultural diversity of this region. At our overnight celebration, you'll encounter the Turkic cultures of the Uygur, Uzbek, and Kazakh, as well as the cultures of Mongolia and China.
Crouching Moon, Hidden Sun
Total Solar Eclipse Webcast, live from China
Friday, August 1 (3am - 5am PDT)
Chabot Space & Science Center
10000 Skyline Blvd., Oakland
In the early morning hours of August 1st while North America sleeps, on the other side of the world an amazing drama will be playing out in the skies above: the New Moon will cross directly in front of the Sun, creating a total solar eclipse. Come to Chabot to enjoy a live viewing of the eclipse from Northwestern China, brought to us via satellite by the NASA/Exploratorium webcast team. Don't miss this rare and beautiful celestial spectacle.
Adults: $13 Youth/Student/Senior: $10
Members: $5
Call the Box Office at 510.336.7373 for tickets.
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