Physics Program Presents
Mercury Transits the Sun
Monday, November 11, 2019
Campus Walk Above Kline
9:30 am – 1:00 pm EST/GMT-5
In a rare occurrence, the planet Mercury will pass in front of the Sun on the morning of November 11. However, this is not a celestial event that one can view by looking to the heavens with an unaided eye, since9:30 am – 1:00 pm EST/GMT-5
a) Mercury is very small compared with the Sun, and
b) You shouldn't look directly at the Sun.
In order to view the transit (clouds permitting) the Physics Program will have a telescope with a solar filter set up on Campus Walk, just up the hill from Kline. Drop by anytime from 9:30am until the transit ends at 1pm to check out this planetary alignment for yourself.
Note the next chance to view a Mercury transit from Bard will be on May 7, 2049.
For more information, call 845-758-7584, or e-mail [email protected].
Time: 9:30 am – 1:00 pm EST/GMT-5
Location: Campus Walk Above Kline