November's Solar and Lunar Eclipses 2012: Where To Watch The Last Eclipses Of The Year

Astronomy enthusiast will have two chances in November to catch both a total solar eclipse and a penumbral lunar eclipse. According to Space.com, the total solar eclipse will occur on November 13, while the penumbral lunar eclipse will occur on November 28.

Stargazers in northeastern Australia will be privy to the total solar eclipse where the sun will be fully hidden by the moon for about two minutes. Space.com reports that an hour after the sun appears above the horizon in Cairns, Australia, it will be completely covered by the moon. The solar eclipse will temporarily allow stargazers to not only see stars but the sun's radiant corona.

Astronomer Robert Berman explains, "Occurring as [the eclipse] does within months of the expected solar max, the solar corona should take on a 'wound up' circular shape, with a high potential for tongues of pink nuclear fire leaping from the Sun's edge."

According to Space.com, while residents of northern Australia will be the only ones to witness the total solar eclipse, New Zealanders and Chileans will be able to see a partial solar eclipse. The Australian also said that solar eclipse watchers are warned not to look directly at the sun without special eye protection.

For those that won't be able to see the eclipse in person, Slooh Space Camera will air a free streaming on November 13 at 2:30 p.m. EST.

The sun and moon will put on another show on November 28 during a penumbral lunar eclipse. Space.com explains, "A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth, sun and moon align in the other possible configuration, with the Earth situated in the middle and casting a shadow on the moon."

The penumbral lunar eclipse, which will begin at 7:14 a.m. EST and last until 11:51 a.m. EST, will not be visible to observers in the East Coast. However, Space.com reports that residents along the West Coast and in Alaska will have the longest visibility of the eclipse.

Slooh Space Camera will also air the penumbral lunar eclipse on its website.

According to NASA, the penumbral lunar eclipse on November 28 will be the last eclipse of the year. Previous eclipses include the June 4 partial lunar eclipse and the May 20 annual solar eclipse.