A solar eclipse occurs when the moon stands in the light of the sun Y casts his shadow on the earth and, after this event, during the day, the Moon moves in front of the Sun and turns off its brightness.
The next solar eclipse will occur Tuesday 25 Octoberand it is one of the most anticipated events in astronomy, as it occurs roughly every year and a half.
This phenomenon will be visible from Europe, Northeast Africa, the Middle West and West Asia.
When will the next eclipses occur?
- Partial solar eclipse of October 25, 2022: Europe, Northeast Africa, Midwest, Western Asia
- Partial solar eclipse of March 29, 2025: Northwest Africa, Europe, northern Russia
- Partial solar eclipse of September 21, 2025: South Pacific Ocean, New Zealand, Antarctica
- Partial solar eclipse of January 14, 2029: North America, Central America
- Partial solar eclipse of June 12, 2029: Arctic, Scandinavia, Alaska, North Asia, Canada
- Partial solar eclipse of 11 July 2029: southern Argentina, southern Chile
- Partial solar eclipse of December 5, 2029: southern Argentina, southern Chile, Antarctica
How to watch an eclipse safely?
With solar eclipse glasses
It is the most common method, although not the safest. These glasses are specially designed for seeing eclipses and can be purchased from special opticians. It is recommended do not spend more than 30 seconds at a time looking at the sun.
With welding filters
It is an inexpensive method, ideal for eclipse enthusiasts. These can be obtained online, although it is difficult to obtain since the only one fit filter is number 14.
With telescopes and binoculars
This method is best for astronomy associations, because the magnifying glasses that the device carries are not the same ones that are placed in the eyepieces to testify this specific knowledge. That is, to observe you need to buy special filters for this occasion.
Watch the eclipse live through the NASA website
It is not the most recommended option, but you can always see it through the internet, looking for an angle that reduces the risk of reflections and with your back or almost in the sun, since, if you look directly at the screen, the eclipse reflection could reach Rebound.
Source: Clarin
