During the course of 2006, a number of celestial phenomena such as solar and lunar eclipses, meteor showers and planets, among others, will be visible, most with the naked eye. In part 1 of this series, equinoxes and solstices were discussed. Depending on where you live, you can mark your calendar and plan on taking advantage of some of these other visible celestial phenomena, local weather conditions permitting. In this article, part 2 of a three-part series, upcoming full or partial lunar and solar eclipses in 2006 will be discussed.

Full or Partial Solar and Lunar Eclipses

Solar Eclipse

During a solar eclipse, the moon moves between the sun and the earth. The light from the outer part of the sun