K Man wrote:
I thought of that, so I checked with NASA.  The next partial solar eclipse is on Jan 4, 2010 in Europe, Africa and central Asia.  The partial one after that is not until June 1, 2010 covering e Asia, n N. America, Iceland.  The next  lunar eclipse is not until mid-June 2011.  So based on the fact that they are traveling in a few weeks, I do not believe it is an "astronomical event."
Or you need a calendar.  Or learn how to use it.

  

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