SOLAR ECLIPSE OF MARCH 29, 2006: THE SKY

by Knut Jørgen Røed Ødegaard

During the four minutes of totality both planets and stars can be observed. These images show you what to look for. You could print out the maps (click them to obtain full resolution) and use them during the eclipse. This may be the only time you will ever see the stars in the middle of the day!

This is the sky seen from Turkey during the totality. Several planets and many stars are visible depending on Illustration: Astronomy.no

The red planet - Mars - is one of the planets that can be spotted during the totality. Illustration: Astronomy.no