Bright star, Regulus, will disappear for 14 seconds after an eclipse by a passing asteroid
Millions of people in the US will be able to witness a unique eclipse in the night skies tomorrow. A passing asteroid will pass through a particular and will eclipse a bright star, Regulus, for almost 14 seconds.
International Occultation Timing Association reported that on March 20th 2014, at around 0206 EDT, anyone standing outside under clear skies would be able to witness the eclipse. The visibility will range from Long Island and New York City all the way up to Oswego and Watertown, as well as portions of New Jersey, Connecticut, and Ontario, and on the island of Bermuda as well, may see the bright star Regulus completely disappear from view for as long as 14 seconds as the asteroid (163) Erigone passes in front of it.
For more details and videos of the eclipse, you can check out the IOTA website.
