Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. This celestial event is known as a solstice, marking the beginning of Summer in the Southern Hemisphere and Winter in the North. The Christmas day eclipse will only be a partial one as the silhouetted disk of the Moon obscures the Sun's edge. Still, the exact timing and degree of the eclipse will depend very much on your location. As always, if you view the eclipse be extremely careful to protect your eyes.
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