He Monday April 8, 2024the sky will become the scene of the most important and anticipated astronomical phenomenon of the year: a total solar eclipse.
As happens in this type of event, the Moon passes in front of the Sun, completely obscuring it turning day into night in the area where it occurs.
And there’s more, NASA assures that on this occasion it will even be more impressive than the latest total solar eclipses.
Why? First, because of his temporary extensionfor it will last 4 minutes and 26 seconds at the center of its trajectory.
Furthermore, due to the large area it covers and the period in which it will take place, approx 31 million people in the United States will be able to attend this event along a tour of 322 kilometers in totality. This is double the number of people who were able to see the last specimen in the area, in 2017 Meteor.
And he solar eclipse it can be seen, therefore total, in the United States, Mexico and Canada; and in a certain sense partialto the west in Europe, areas of North America, areas of South America, in the Pacific, Atlantic and Arctic.
Luckily, anyone in an area where it won’t be visible will have the option to do so follow him online.
This total solar eclipse can be seen in its entirety in North America. Photo: AFP/FileApril 2024 solar eclipse: where it will be seen
The total solar eclipse will cross the north of the American continent: it will be visible in Mexico, Canada and the United States.
In Mexico, totality will be visible over the cities of Mazatlán, Torreón and Durango. In fact, those who find themselves 6 kilometers from the small town of Nazas, in the state of Durango, will experience the longest totality (4 minutes and 28 seconds), details starwalk.space.
In CanadaFor its part, the eclipse will occur in the Maritime provinces and will be very visible in Montreal, Fredericton, Gander, Miramichi and Kingston.
Finally, inside United States of Americathe path of the eclipse will pass 15 states: Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas and Vermont.
The map of the total solar eclipse of April 8, 2024. Photo: starwalk.spaceTHE better view It will be in the cities of Dallas, Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Little Rock, Arkansas; Montpellier, Vermont; Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse, New York; and Cleveland, Dayton and Lima, Ohio, details the specialized portal.
Regions located close enough to the path of totality will be able to see a partial eclipse, the site adds. timeanddate.com. There the Moon will not completely cover the solar disk, but will simply do so It will “bite” a part of him.
In central Americathose in Belize, Guatemala, Cuba and the Bahamas will see a 40% partial eclipse.
In Europeindicates the portal, where the partial eclipse will be visible Iceland, Ireland and the western parts of Portugal and the United Kingdom. Depending on the precise location, the sun will be obscured between 20% and 60% in these areas.
What time is the solar eclipse in April 2024
For those who will be able to experience it live or for those who will follow the broadcast, this is the schedule to keep in mind:
- He partial eclipse will start at 3.42pm (TU); 12.42 in Argentina and Chile; 10.42am in Colombia; 09:42 in Mexico; 11.42am in Miami and New York; 5.42pm in Spain.
- He complete eclipse will start to be seen at 16:38 (TU); 1.38pm in Argentina and Chile; 11:38 in Colombia; 10:38 in Mexico; 12.38pm in Miami and New York; 6.38pm in Spain.
- He Maximum point of the total eclipse will be a 18:17 (UT); 3.17pm in Argentina and Chile; 1.17pm in Colombia; 12.17pm in Mexico: 2.17pm in Miami and New York; 8.17pm in Spain.
- He end of the total eclipse It will be at 7.55pm (TU); 4.55pm in Argentina and Chile; 2.55pm in Colombia; 1.55pm in Mexico; 3.55pm in Miami and New York; 9.55pm in Spain.
- He end of the partial eclipse It will be at 8.52pm (TU); 5.52pm in Argentina and Chile; 3.52pm in Colombia; 2.52pm in Mexico; 4.52pm in Miami and New York; 10.52pm in Spain.
The solar eclipse will be total: it will start at 16:38 (UT) and end at 20:52 (UT). Photo: ShutterstockHow to observe the total solar eclipse safely
It is not safe to look directly at the Sun during an eclipse without specialized and adequate eye protection. So much that it can generate eye injuries serious.
You can also use an indirect viewing method, such as a pinhole projector.
The eclipse must be viewed through safe sunglasses (“eclipse glasses”) or a Safe portable sun visor Always. We must take this into account They are not sunglasses that we use every day.
It’s always a good idea to check these eclipse glasses or portable viewer before using them; rushed broken, scratched or damaged, do not use it.
Total Solar Eclipse in April 2024: When will the next total solar eclipses be?
THE total solar eclipses occur approximately every 18 months somewhere on Earth. The last total solar eclipse to occur in the United States occurred on August 21, 2017.
THE upcoming total solar eclipses to highlight will be those of Spain in 2026, North Africa in 2027, Australia and New Zealand in 2028, Africa and Australia in 2030.
Source: Clarin
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