This April 30 we will witness the first of four eclipses of 2022. In this case, it will be a partial solar eclipse.
East eclipse is part of Saros cycle 119, which repeats every 18 years and 11 days, and contains 71 events. The series began with a partial solar eclipse on May 15, 850.
Eclipse 2022: what is solar eclipse?
As an astronomical phenomenon, a solar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are lined up. At that moment, the Moon passes between our planet and the King Star, casting a shadow on the globe.
This alignment corresponds to the new Moon and indicates that our natural satellite is very close to the ecliptic plane.
A solar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned. Photo: Shutterstock
Depending on how much of the Sun appears to be obscure to viewers in certain areas, there are different types of solar eclipse. could be the eclipses totalsif the sunlight is completely obscured by the Moon, annular either partialsif only part of the Sun is obscured.
In this case, it would be a partial solar eclipse.
Eclipse 2022: where and what time it can be seen
Ang solar eclipse is this it 30th April and can be found, mainly in various areas of South America, parts of Antarctica, the Falkland Islands and the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
the Moon will block the maximum 55 percent of the Sun. in the extreme south of Argentina and Chile, indicates clima.com.
The rest of both countries to the north and as far south of Bolivia, Uruguay and Paraguay will also have the opportunity to see partial solar eclipse.
But the Moon will cover only a little of the Sun, between 5 and 40 percentwith a smaller coverage in parts of central South America, as far south as Peru.
The solar eclipse this April 30 will be seen in various places in South America. Photo: NASA
The highest point at which it can be seen is at 21:09 universal time (UTC).
It was, at 6:09 pm in Buenos Aires, Uruguay and Chile; 16:09 in Peru and Colombia; 17:09 in Bolivia and Paraguay.
Eclipse 2022: how to observe it safely
Do not look directly at the eclipse with unprotected eyesbecause direct solar radiation (UV and infrared) can cause irreversible damage to the eyes, damage the retina and cause serious eye damage.
You should never watch the eclipse without protection. Photo: AFP
Therefore, the safe way to view an eclipse is by using special glasses for the eclipse, binoculars or telescopes with special filters throughout the phenomenon, even if the Sun is completely or partially obscured.
In case we don’t have these elements, we can also prepare a homemade projector to protect our eyes.
Source: Clarin
