Why do eclipses happen?

Will you see the eclipse this month?

Parts of the western US will see an annular solar eclipse at sunset on May 20th. Are you on the path? And what's the difference between a solar and a lunar eclipse?

Try this activity to find out!

Eclipse images by Ismail Mazham

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Astronomy clubs who regularly share the sky and the inspiration of NASA science with their communities.

A few of the Stars in the Night Sky Network:

	Ogden Astronomical Society Darien O'Brien Astronomy Club Central Valley Astronomers

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