Today, October 14, starting at 11:40 am, Colombians have the opportunity to witness the most anticipated astronomical event of the year, the annular solar eclipse.
There it was seen how the Moon obscured the Sun’s light during an annular eclipse, forming a golden ring around the natural satellite. In addition, countries from different regions of Latin America such as Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Costa Rica and Brazil also witnessed this event.
Also known as the ‘ring of fire’ An annular solar eclipse is an astronomical event that occurs when the Moon is at its farthest point from the Earth.what is known as apogee.
(Also: Solar eclipse in Colombia: map so you can check how it will look in your city or municipality).
Although this astronomical event was partially visible in some places, it could be seen throughout the country.
The Astronomy Network of Colombia (RAC) has announced from the beginning that there will be several cities and municipalities in the country that will enter the ring-shaped strip, as this is the area of the Earth where the Moon can be seen passing in front of the Sun. is known. .
Nuquí – from Chocó; From Trujillo, Tuluá in the Cauca Valley or San Vicente del Caguán in Caquetá, we pass to La Pedrera in the Amazon.
Sections with the best views include: Chocó, Valle del Cauca, Risaralda, Quindío, Tolima, Huila, Caquetá, Meta, Guaviare, Vaupés and part of the northern Amazon.
Despite the excitement brought by the opportunity to witness the astronomical event, experts emphasize that the main warning is not to look directly at the sun under any circumstances.
Since it is an event that has not been seen in the country for many years, the public may not be aware of the precautions that need to be taken to observe it, according to Karina Sepúlveda, leader of the astronomy department at the Bogotá Planetarium. . To make sure you have the right ones, remember that they must comply with the 2015 ISO 12312 standard..
Therefore, the expert warns, “you need special glasses to observe the eclipse, these are not traditional ultraviolet filter sunglasses, but internationally certified filter sunglasses.”
If you are one of those who have heard that x-ray, packet chip or 3D cinema glasses can be used instead of these glasses, None of these elements will provide the necessary protection to your eyes because it is not just about reducing the brightness of the sun, but also protecting against other types of radiation, such as ultraviolet and infrared, which we cannot see with the naked eye.
Source: Exame
