As if a total solar eclipse wasn’t enough of a draw for skygazers, there will be some other objects that may make an appearance when the sky goes dark.
Jupiter and Venus may be visible during totality.
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Of course, there’s a “BIG IF” — and that’s the amount of cloud cover. If it’s too cloudy, those planets won’t be visible.
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But, let’s be optimistic.
If skies are clear, you should be able to spot Jupiter about 30 degrees to the upper left of the eclipsed sun. Venus will be about 15 degrees to the lower right of the sun.
Mars and Saturn will be to the right, lower than Venus, but they will be harder to spot.
Mercury and Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks will also be in the sky, but you’ll need binoculars or a telescope to see them.
Outside of totality, it’s unsafe to look directly at the sun through an unfiltered camera, telescope, binoculars or other optical device.
The Texas Optometric Association said it’s also unsafe to use those unfiltered devices, EVEN with your eclipse glasses or hand-held solar viewer, because the concentrated solar rays will damage the filter and enter your eyes, causing injury.
You can read more about eye safety during the solar eclipse here.
As your official Eclipse Authority station, KSAT will have everything you need to enjoy the spectacular event, including multiple livestreams from different parts of the region on the big day. KSAT meteorologists, anchors and reporters will be in full force at each location.
You can watch the live coverage on KSAT 12, KSAT.com, KSAT+, the KSAT Weather and News apps, and in this article.
From noon to 2 p.m., you can choose the angle you’d like to watch the eclipse from these locations:
- A dedicated feed showing the entire eclipse
- Fredericksburg
- Boerne
- Kerrville
- Elementary school watch party on the Northwest Side of San Antonio
- The Rock at La Cantera
Here’s a list of some eclipse articles on KSAT: