Start of eclipse (ingress, first contact)
Start of eclipse (ingress, first contact)
Exact Location/Address:
epsilon Aurigae
Country:
USA
Time:
August 18, 2009 - 1:00am Although somewhat dependent on the assumptions used, the beginning of eclipse started in mid-August, about a week later than predicted start. This represents the "first contact" of the eclipsing body intruding on the light from the F star.
