Next Monday (8), a rare total solar eclipse will occur. This phenomenon is planned to start in Mazatlán, Mexico, but Catalina will extend to Canada. It occurs in the same place every 375 years, and experts believe it will be one of the most watched eclipses of all time.
Although a can’t-miss event, the complete obstruction of the Sun will only be visible to residents of some locations in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Brazilians and residents of other parts of the world will not be able to witness this eventHE.
Fortunately, the United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and some intelligence agencies have provided YouTube links for live streaming. Those interested can watch the NASA broadcast at 14:00 (Brasília time), but the eclipse will take place on the Pacific coast of Mexico starting at 15:07:
A total solar eclipse occurs when a natural satellite positions itself in front of the star, temporarily blocking its light for observers on the planet, during a nearly perfect alignment between the Moon, the Sun, and the Earth. This phenomenon can only be observed by people in the region where the Moon’s shadow covers the Sun; The area covered by the shadow is known as the path of wholeness.
“On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will pass over North America, passing Mexico, the USA and Canada. A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon comes between the Sun and the Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun. NASA said, “the sky will look like dawn. or it will darken as if it were twilight,” he explains.
How to watch a total solar eclipse safely?
If you are one of the lucky ones and you are in any of the cities in Mexico, the United States or Canada where the event will take place, you need to take some precautions to avoid health problems. All spectators are required to wear special eclipse glasses to prevent eye damage. Those who want to shoot movies or make observations with telescopes and binoculars need to use solar filters on the lenses.
People who are on the path of complete integrity will be able to remove their glasses for a short time to observe the solar corona. All other spectators must wear glasses throughout the observation.
“Except for the brief total phase of a total solar eclipse, when the Moon completely blocks the bright side of the Sun, it is not safe to look directly at the Sun without special eye protection. To observe any part of the bright Sun, NASA recommends specially designed lenses in front of the sun. He adds that looking through a camera, binoculars, or telescope without a solar filter installed will cause immediate serious eye damage.
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