; DON'T LOOK DIRECTLY AT IT; (box) People in Mexico and Hawaii are preparing for a total eclipse to occur on July 11. The last time the moon was completely eclipsed by Earth occurred when it passed between Mars and Jupiter during an annular solar eclipse, which occurs every 18 months. Six observatories on Mauna Kea will focus telescopes on the sun's outer atmosphere. Crowds of Californians are expected in Baja California, where the totality will last the longest--up to 7 minutes. This is the longest lasting eclipse until 2132. Some Mexicans consider eclipses a bad omen and are taking precautions such as acquiring garlic bulbs, magnets or old copper coins. People are being warned not to look directly at the sun without eye protection.
People in Mexico and Hawaii are preparing for a total eclipse to occur on July 11. The last time the moon was completely eclipsed by Earth occurred when it passed between Mars and Jupiter during an annular solar eclipse, which occurs every 18 months. Six observatories on Mauna Kea will focus telescopes on the sun's outer atmosphere. Crowds of Californians are expected in Baja California, where the totality will last the longest--up to 7 minutes. This is the longest lasting eclipse until 2132. Some Mexicans consider eclipses a bad omen and are taking precautions such as acquiring garlic bulbs, magnets or old copper coins. People are being warned not to look directly at the sun without eye protection.