Today's eclipse: What exactly to look for! Zucchini brownies, tomato seed-saving
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August 21, 2017
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moth at night

A shaded lamp and a waving blind,
And the beat of a clock from a distant floor:
On this scene enter—winged, horned, and spined—
A longlegs, a moth, and a dumbledore; While ‘mid my page there idly stands
A sleepy fly, that rubs its hands . . .
–Thomas Hardy (1840–1928)

 

 

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Countdown: What to Look For!

Observing the Total Eclipse: What to Look For

 

Lately, several people have asked me what exactly to look for during a total solar eclipse. So if you’re traveling to this one on August 21, here’s what you’ll see at 10 minutes, 5 minutes, 2 minutes, 1 minute, and totality!

 

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What You Can (and Can't) See

Total Solar Eclipse or Partial Eclipse: Which Will You See?

 

A total solar eclipse will sweep across the continent on August 21, 2017. However, most of us will see what is called a partial solar eclipse. A young Almanac fan shares a great video explaining the difference between a total eclipse and partial eclipse.

 

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Bob's Complete Eclipse Guide

Total Solar Eclipse 2017 Guide and Map

 

Ready for the Great American Eclipse? We present The 2017 Total Solar Eclipse Guide by Almanac astronomer Bob Berman, courtesy of The 2017 Old Farmer’s Almanac. This August 21 eclipse—the first to appear over the mainland United States in nearly 40 years—will be a historic event, with or without the media hype. Bob tells you everything you need to know.

 

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Tomato Seed-Saving

How to Save Your Tomato Seeds Successfully

 

Growing heritage or heirloom tomatoes helps preserve this fantastic diversity of fruit for future generations.

 

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Yummy Zucchini Brownies

Zucchini Brownies

 

Zucchini brownies? Yes!

 

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