Annular solar eclipse! Next Wednesday, October 2, an impressive annular solar eclipse will cross the American continent again, this time in its southern part.
This type of eclipse occurs when the Moon, being at its furthest point from Earth, is positioned between the Sun and our planet. Due to the distance, the Moon appears smaller than the Sun and does not completely cover it, creating a fascinating “ring of fire” in the sky.
These visual spectacles are a source of great fascination, but it is crucial to remember the importance of wearing appropriate eye protection at all times, as the Sun is never completely covered.
In these areas, the Moon will only block part of the Sun, making the Sun look like it is missing part. Despite partial coverage, the need to observe the event with adequate protection remains essential to avoid serious eye damage.
How to see the annular solar eclipse
The safe solar glasses, known as “eclipse glasses”, are thousands of times darker than ordinary sunglasses and comply with the international standard ISO 12312-2. In addition, experts warn about the risks of looking at the Sun through cameras, telescopes, binoculars or any other optical device, since concentrated solar rays can pass through the filters and cause severe eye injuries.
For those who did not have eclipse glasses, the use of indirect viewing methods such as the hole-in-a-card projector is suggested. This simple and effective method allows you to see the image of the Sun projected on a nearby surface, with the Sun behind the observer. Tree leaves can even act as natural projectors, creating images of crescents on the ground.
These are the places in the Southern Hemisphere where the Solar Eclipse can be seen on October 2 in different intensities:
Samoa Americana
Antarctica
Argentina
Baker Island, United States Minor Outlying Islands
Brazil
Chile
Christmas Island
Isla Clipperton
Cook Islands
Islas Falkland
Fiji
French Polynesia
Hawaii
Mexico
New Zealand
Niue
Palmyra Atoll
Paraguay
Pitcairn Islands
Samoa
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
Tokelau
Tonga
Tuvalu
Uruguay
Wallis y Futuna
The annular solar eclipse on October 2 will be similar to that of October 14, 2023, which covered much of the American continent, from USA to Colombia, where it could be seen at its maximum intensity.
With information from NTN24
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2024-09-29 06:30:10
