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[North Bay Astronomy @NBAC_Astronomy]

Thanks to everyone who came out to view #SolarEclipse2017 @cityofnorthbay waterfront. Today was amazing. Great community spirit!!!

[Aurora_Alerts @Aurora_Alerts]

UPDATE: Storm Watch Strength Upgraded and Length increased to 48 hours. https://t.co/Ea3GXcdisH
For Aurora Alerts: https://t.co/lZuR6v4jMX

[Steve Dodson @StargazerSteveD]

Locate the slim Crescent Moon with Binoculars low in the West 30- 45 min. after Sunset, then see Jupiter one bino field to the lower right

[Aurora_Alerts @Aurora_Alerts]

In 54 minutes the Aurora Borealis should be at STORM LEVEL! (5.33 Kp) https://t.co/wlpphCwENH Aurora Alerts: https://t.co/tR3q1Kmcwq

[Sarah St.Louis @laughingwaterss]

Checking out #SolarEclipse17 with my handy dandy #EclipseGlasses from @NBAC_Astronomy #ilovescience

[NASA @NASA]

Today’s the day for #Eclipse2017! Tune in to our live coverage noon – 4pm ET for unique views, NASA experts & more! https://t.co/cOKssiDCAy

[North Bay Astronomy @NBAC_Astronomy]

@NorthBayEvents *but don't let "limited" deter you. We have plenty and guarantee we can safely show you the eclipse.

[North Bay Astronomy @NBAC_Astronomy]

Telescopes w solar filters @NorthBayEvents @ the waterfront - 12pm til 4pm. free solar glasses (limited*) for the #SolarEclipse2017

[Steve Dodson @StargazerSteveD]

The fiery streaks in Tonight’s Sky are #Perseid_Meteors! Look before Midnight, as the Moon will interfere with the shower peak early AM.

[North Bay Astronomy @NBAC_Astronomy]

https://t.co/zD8V006O4U

[Aurora_Alerts @Aurora_Alerts]

NEW Aurora Storm Watch. 6 Kp possible:
https://t.co/zyioUpL1We
For Alerts: https://t.co/lZuR6v4jMX

[Steve Dodson @StargazerSteveD]

The Bright “Star” not far beneath the Waxing Gibbous #Moon is the Ringed Planet #Saturn. Binoculars show a “-“ shape, not star-like (“.”)

[NASA @NASA]

Did you know that @Space_Station is the 3rd brightest object in the night sky? Find out when and where to look up: https://t.co/IV6AZcoGh3

[Aurora_Alerts @Aurora_Alerts]

Aurora Storm Watch UPDATE: activity should begin towards the middle of the storm watch: between the 12th and 24th:
https://t.co/HGHWHUTPPH

[Al McDonald @MayorAlMcDonald]

3pm update: As of now Snowbirds & Skyhawks still go & all concerts a go. This is weather dependant, looks like there is a window in weather.

[Steve Dodson @StargazerSteveD]

Look to the lower left of the #Moon tonight to find #Saturn in the Southeast.

[Steve Dodson @StargazerSteveD]

Tomorrow Night’s #Full_Moon will be the smallest one in 2017 (7% below Average - Moon at the far point of its elliptical orbit)

[North Bay Astronomy @NBAC_Astronomy]

Aurora seen clearly in @cityofnorthbay You could even look south/west across the lake to the Manitou Islands and still see them. Pics tmrw! https://t.co/7QwObSH4wl

[Aurora_Alerts @Aurora_Alerts]

In 49 minutes the Aurora Borealis should be at STORM LEVEL! (6.67 Kp) https://t.co/Mittcd30Po Aurora Alerts: https://t.co/tR3q1Kmcwq

[Steve Dodson @StargazerSteveD]

#Saturn`s_Rings are giving their best display next month or two ... Aim a scope at the bright cream-colored star low in the SE Late Evening

[Aurora_Alerts @Aurora_Alerts]

In 39 minutes the Aurora Borealis should be at STORM LEVEL! (6 Kp) https://t.co/Mittcd30Po Aurora Alerts: https://t.co/tR3q1Kmcwq