Easter weekend this year will bring the second eclipse of the year on Saturday, April 4, with a total lunar eclipse that will be visible from most of North America and around the Pacific Rim.
As if this week's spectacular Orionid meteor shower wasn't enough, much or North America will be treated to an amazing partial solar eclipse this Thursday, Oct. 23.
This week is shaping up to be an exceptional one for astronomy. Fresh off the heals of the Orionid meteor shower comes another solar eclipse on Thursday, Oct. 23 which will be visible to most residents of North America.