October Annular Eclipse Could Be Visible All Over Brazil

One of the main astronomical events of 2023, The annular solar eclipse that occurred on October 14 will be visible all over Brazil, partially or completely, depending on the region.. It will be a great opportunity to observe this, since it last occurred in 2021, it was recorded only in the Arctic region.

Also known as the “ring of fire”, this rare event occurs when the Earth, Sun, and Moon align, as in a total eclipse. But in some cases, the natural satellite may be too far away to completely cover the solar disk.

In this situation, The Sun’s edge is partially visible to anyone on the Earth’s surface within the Sun’s path., it takes on the appearance of a halo in the daytime sky. The other name given to the phenomenon that does not turn the day into night comes from here.

The 2023 annular eclipse will have a full band of visibility starting in the western United States and passing through nine more countries: Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia and Brazil. On Brazilian territory, the cancellation will cover an area between the Amazon and the Northeast coast..

The best observation points

The annular eclipse will have partial visibility over most of Brazil’s South, Southeast and Midwest. For those living in these areas, it’s worth looking up at the sky at around 3 pm on October 14 for the chance to see some of the phenomenon, as long as the weather conditions agree.

Residents of the North and Northeast regions will be able to fully visualize the ring of fire around the Sun., for a few minutes. Cities such as João Pessoa (PB) and Natal (RN) are among the best observatories in the country.

In the capital of Potiguar, the cancellation should last between 3 minutes and 10 seconds and between 3 minutes and 40 seconds, which is the widest coverage in the national region. At around 16:48 (Brasília time), the phenomenon begins its final journey across the open sea, which will end at sunset.

It is useful to remember that observing the eclipse requires care, regardless of the region. it is not recommended to look directly at the sunmay cause permanent damage to vision. There are special filters for use in cameras, binoculars and telescopes that meet international safety standards for this activity.