Tag: Cayman Islands Astronomical Society
Caution urged for viewing partial solar eclipse
(CNS): On Saturday lunchtime, Cayman residents are expected to get a good view of a partial solar eclipse, but the Cayman Islands Astronomical Society is urging people to be very careful when watching the celestial event and protect their eyes. The eclipse will start around 11:00am and last until about 2:30pm as the moon lines up […]
Cayman may be treated to spectacular meteor storm
(CNS): Stargazers in the Cayman Islands might, or might not, be treated to the greatest meteor storm of our lifetimes on Monday night, 30 May, the Cayman Islands Astronomical Society (CIAS) has said. If it happens it will be around midnight, when we could see as many as 1,000 meteors within half an hour, as […]
Final blood moon one to watch, say local astronomers
(CNS): The final lunar eclipse in a series of blood moons that started in April last year should be one to watch out for later this month, the Cayman Islands Astronomical Society has said. The eclipse will start on Sunday 27 September a little after sunset and sky-watchers in Cayman will be well placed for a great […]
