2023-10-14 17:39:19
Tips to see the solar eclipse without damaging your vision
Dr. Valentina Gracia, Ophthalmologist at OftalmoMedic, provided key recommendations for viewing the solar eclipse, taking care of your visual health:
1. Use solar eclipse glasses: Use ISO certified glasses to ensure they meet international safety standards. These glasses have special filters that block ultraviolet radiation and intense sunlight, providing adequate protection to the eyes.
2. Do not use regular sunglasses or homemade filters: Regular sunglasses or homemade filters, such as X-rays, DVDs or CDs, do not offer sufficient protection once morest solar radiation. Using these alternative methods can result in serious eye injuries.
3. Be careful with the moment: The only time in which this phenomenon can be displayed momentarily is when the eclipse is total.
4. Supervision: For greater safety, it is recommended to observe the solar eclipse in an astronomical observatory, under the supervision of trained professionals.
Solar eclipse in Tumbes
At noon, this is how the sun was seen through some welding glasses used by the Canal N camera
Solar eclipse in Tumbes – Canal N
Solar eclipse in Trujillo
Dozens of people stand in long lines outside an observatory at the National University of Trujillo. The specialists recommended not seeing it if you have special lenses since it might damage your eyesight.
Solar eclipse generates expectation in Trujillo. (Channel N)
Abraham Levy, the well-known “Weatherman”, thus reports on the solar eclipse
Live broadcast of the solar eclipse in the US
This is NASA’s live broadcast of the solar eclipse. The solar eclipse will cross almost the entire American continent. In Peru it can be partially appreciated.
Times of maximum eclipse occultation in Peru
These are the times of maximum occultation of the solar eclipse in Peru, according to the Geophysical Institute of Peru, in Lima, Iquitos and Tacna.
Times of maximum occultation of the solar eclipse in Peru, according to the IGP
Recommendations from the IGP to see the Solar Eclipse in Peru
There is little time left until the Partial Solar Eclipse begins in Peru. The IGP shares three important recommendations that you should take into account to witness this astronomical event:
It’s almost time to observe the solar eclipse in Peru
In dialogue with Andina, Nobar Baella stated that the eclipse will begin to be seen from noon in Peru.
In our country, in the capital of Loreto and other provinces in this region, such as Ramón Castilla and Putumayo, it can be observed with a better range when averaging between 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm.
Loreto will witness the solar eclipse in a few hours. – Credit: Andina
Iquitos and its privileged position
The IGP researcher Nobar Baella specified for Andina that there is an 85% probability that this spectacle will be observed with greater notoriety from Iquitos.
In addition, he recalled that there are three main stages of the event: beginning of the eclipse, central moment of maximum occultation and the end time of the phenomenon.
Iquitos will be one of the cities with the best view of the eclipse. – Credit: Andina
IGP provides exact times to view the eclipse
Through its social networks, the Geophysical Institute of Peru (IGP) confirmed the hours to see the solar eclipse from our country.
Hours of the solar eclipse by cities, according to IGP. – Credit: Facebook Hours of the solar eclipse by cities, according to IGP. – Credit: Facebook Hours of the solar eclipse by cities, according to IGP. – Credit: Facebook
Tips from the Minsa to avoid damage to the retina
These are the tips from the Ministry of Health to avoid damage to your eyesight:
Do not look at the solar eclipse directly without protection. If you want to look at the eclipse, wear special glasses, which are ISO 12312-2 certified lenses and not ordinary sunglasses. Do not look at the sun with or without an eclipse for more than 30 seconds, although you are wearing protection. Do not look at the sun with or without an eclipse through optical devices, such as cameras, smartphones, binoculars or telescopes. Homemade filters are not suitable for looking at the sun. Nor an x-ray plate, since none of these elements will protect your eyes from the damage of ultraviolet and infrared light. Be careful not to fall for false products to see the natural spectacle – Credit: Getty
Minsa warns regarding risks to eyesight during solar eclipse
From the Health sector, an alert was generated once morest the astronomical event that will occur this Saturday the 14th, mainly because not having the appropriate equipment can cause damage to the retina, which in some cases is irreversible.
“The retina is a layer of light-sensitive tissue found at the back of the eye. Intense sunlight can damage retinal cells, which can cause vision loss,” the Minsa said in a statement.
Viewing the eclipse requires special protection. – Credit: SSC
From which regions of Peru can the solar eclipse be observed?
You will be able to witness this event in the sky, as long as it is clear. The Ministry of the Environment (Minam), through the Geophysical Institute of Peru (IGP) reports that the solar eclipse will be visible from locations in the north and northeast of Peru, this in comparison with other regions of our country.
In that sense, places like Tumbes, Piura, Lambayeque, La Libertad, Cajamarca, Amazonas, San Martín and Loreto are the most favored.
An annular solar eclipse sweeps across the Americas this October 14. – Credit: Flicker
What should I keep in mind during the solar eclipse?
Specialists recommend that citizens never observe the Sun directly during an eclipse, even if they use protectors. For safe viewing, it is essential to use special glasses that are designed to provide adequate protection, which must comply with ISO 12312-2 and carry CE certification.
If you do not have a telescope with a solar filter or mylar paper, there is the option of viewing the eclipse indirectly by projecting the image of the Sun on a surface.
You must have special equipment to view the solar eclipse. – Credit: Archyde.com/Henry Romero
What will the solar eclipse consist of?
According to Dr. Erick Meza, researcher at the Directorate of Astronomy and Space Sciences (DIACE) of the Peruvian Space Agency (CONIDA), the moon will not completely cover the Sun.
“Because, in those circumstances, it will be somewhat far from the Earth, so that it occupies a smaller circular region in the sky than the Sun. In other words, since the Moon is far away, its apparent size in the sky It will be smaller and, then, it will not be able to cover the king star completely,” the Peruvian scientist explained to Andina.
Check out the recommendations for witnessing the solar eclipse.
Senamhi provides recommendations for witnessing the eclipse
In an interview with RPP, Rosario Julca, engineer and specialist at the National Meteorology and Hydrology Service of Peru (Senamhi), shared some recommendations for people who want to witness this astronomical phenomenon.
“For the Peruvian territory, it will be best appreciated from 11:30 am to noon and, precisely, Iquitos is where there will be the greatest presence of darkness. The most important recommendation, according to the Ministry of Health, is not to look directly at the Sun at those times,” he suggested.
The annular eclipse that can be seen today in America will be barely noticeable in Europe. – Credit: EFE/Bienvenido Velasco
Do not look directly at the solar eclipse
As part of the preparations for the solar eclipse, expert Rosario Julca explained that “there are special lenses or glasses that allow us to appreciate this event.” “In Peru it seems to me that they are not selling them, but there is a dark glass, black color, which is equivalent,” she suggested.
In addition, he explained that these measures are due to the fact that “the radiation emitted by the energy can cause damage,” so it is better to “avoid further exposure.”
It is not recommended to view the solar eclipse directly. – Credit: Twitter/ @IPN_MX
Time and places to view the solar eclipse in Peru
The possibility of observing the astronomical event will depend mainly on the weather conditions (clouds) of the place where one is. In Peru, a partial occultation of the Sun will be possible, but without achieving an annular eclipse, since the location of our territory is outside the band through which it will manifest as a ‘ring of fire’.
In Lima, the event will start at 12.29.13 pm and will end at 3.31.01 am, with its maximum at 02.04.22 pm
In Iquitos, the eclipse begins at 12:11:08 pm and ends at 3:30:15 pm, with its maximum at 1:56:03 pm. The duration will be 3 hours, 19 minutes and 7 seconds.
On October 14, the moon will come between the Sun and the Earth and will be the first visible event of its kind to occur since 2012. – Credit: Illustrative image Infobae
Solar eclipse in Peru this Saturday, October 14
On October 14, 2023, our territory will partially witness a partial solar eclipse. This astronomical phenomenon consists of the Moon passing between the planet Earth and the Sun, but does not completely cover the solar disk.
Instead of completely blocking the star’s light, as occurs in a total solar eclipse, the Moon only covers part of the solar disk visible from Earth.
From some cities, such as Lima and Iquitos, it will be possible to witness the solar eclipse. – Credits: Andina/Archyde.com
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