--- On Wed, 4/4/12, Michelle & Cherie <mach25@sbcglobal.net> wrote: From: Michelle & Cherie <mach25@sbcglobal.net> Subject: May 20 Annular Eclipse Question To: retenney@yahoo.com Date: Wednesday, April 4, 2012, 4:38 PM Mr. Tenney, I was hoping you might be able to assist me with a question concerning the upcoming annular eclipse on May 20th. I am interested in information concerning St. George as a viewing location for this eclipse. I found an email listing for the Southern Utah Astronomical Society, but got a bounce back from the email I sent, so I was hoping you might be able to help. I have received conflicting reports as far as the suitability of the area for this late afternoon event. I understand the Sun will set at almost the same time as 4th contact, but that the full annularity will be visible approximately an hour before that time. I've spoken to two people at the St. George Chamber of Commerce. The first said St. George is not suitable in that there are numerous ways in which the low Sun would be blocked by surrounding mesas. However the other person told me that it is not a problem to find locations which are easily accessible and up high enough to get a clear horizon. It has been a few years since I was in this area myself, so can't recall for sure from personal experience, but hope that someone associated with astronomy in Utah might be more expert in this sort of question. Any assistance or guidance would be greatly appreciated as we have several eclipse chasers here who would like to come to this area to view this spectacular event. Thank you very much for your time. Michelle Evans