August 9, 1999: Eclipses & Meteor Showers - Hilly Rose, Steve "Dr. Sky" Kates

Guest host Hilly Rose is joined by astronomer Steve "Dr. Sky" Kates for a preview of an extraordinary week of celestial events. The centerpiece is the last total solar eclipse of the century, set to cross Cornwall, England, and sweep through Europe on August 11th. Dr. Sky explains eclipse safety, describes the experience of witnessing totality, and notes that the average town sees a total solar eclipse only once every 410 years. Beyond the eclipse, Dr. Sky covers the Perseid meteor shower… Full show notes & guests: https://artbellarchive.org/episode/august-9-1999-eclipses-and-meteor-showers-hilly-rose-steve-dr-sky-kates