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The Sky at Night•Season 43•Episode 8

Countdown to the Eclipse

Aug 7, 1999

Dr Peter Cattermole and lain Nicolson join Patrick Moore to discuss Wednesday's total solar eclipse and how to observe it safely.

Previous episodeE7 · When the Moon Hides the Sun Next episodeE9 · The Eclipse from Cornwall

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Season 43 Episodes13

Is There Anybody Out There?

Looking for Trouble

As Stars Grow Old

Seeing Red

The Summer Sky

Capturing the Sun

When the Moon Hides the Sun

Countdown to the Eclipse

The Eclipse from Cornwall

Autumn Skies

There's No Escape

A Night To Remember

A Telescope for Christmas

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Episode Summary

"Countdown to the Eclipse" is episode 8 of The Sky at Night season 43. It aired on August 7, 1999.

Next: E9 · The Eclipse from Cornwall Best of Season 43