Where, how and at what time to watch it

The astronomical agenda of 2024 was extremely deep and interesting. Packed with shocking stellar events, it couldn’t have had a better ending Fascinating Solar Eclipse “Ring of Fire” that we can enjoy it 2 October.

After months in which we witnessed two supermoons, meteor showers and planetary positions… and as we predicted, deserves a separate chapter. eclipses,

After lunar eclipse of March and September, and spectacular total solar eclipse April 8, the season ends with an incredible Annular solar eclipse.

According time and dateThis solar eclipse can be seen completely live in a small area of ​​Argentina and Chile.

Just as it went dark in the Northern Hemisphere last April, next April Wednesday 2 OctoberA annular solar eclipse will pass through a small part of the south of the planet which will, in particular, cover Southern Argentina and Chileand areas of the Pacific Ocean.

Observers are en route to Rapa Nui (Easter Island) and the southern tip of Chile and Argentina annular eclipseFor its part, a partial eclipse will be seen in Hawaii, parts of Antarctica and the southern part of South America, explains pot,

Everyone outside this region will be able to follow it clarin live broadcast,

The eclipse will become partially visible on October 2, 2024 15:57 (Argentina time); Extinction will begin 17:20The extinction will end at 5:31 p.m.; And the partial eclipse will end 18:46Description time and date,

In puerto san julianThe city of Santa Cruz, where the percentage of viewing will be highest, is estimated to begin at 4:03 p.m., the beginning of the annularity at 5:24 p.m., the maximum point at 5:27 p.m. and the end of the annularity at 5:29 p.m. The eclipse will end at 6:42 p.m. It is expected to happen at o’clock.

In Buenos Aires Annularity will not be observed: the partial eclipse will begin at 4:11 pm (Argentine time), the maximum point will be at 5:37 pm, and will end at 6:46 pm.

solar eclipse They occur when the Earth, Moon, and Sun are aligned in the same plane.

At that time, our natural satellite comes between our planet and the Sun and casts its shadow on the Earth. This means that during the day, the moon passes in front of the sun And everything becomes dark.

A annular eclipseAs we will see the solar eclipse that occurs on this occasion is a solar eclipse in which the Moon passes in front of the Sun, but does not completely cover it, making it appear that shiny ring around of the MoonHowever this usually lasts for a very short period of time.

That’s why it is called “ring of Fire”,

But why do these types of eclipses occur? This type of eclipse occurs only when moon is inside you farthest point Of earth.

Therefore, from our terrestrial perspective, Fails to completely block sunlight And this causes a wonderful circle of fire to appear around it.

during a annular solar eclipse one of the two “ring of Fire”The Sun is never completely blocked by the Moon.

Hence during this type of eclipse NASA indicates, It is never safe to look directly at the sun without protection Special eyepiece designed for observation.

In this sense, we must not forget that it can generate eye injuries Serious.

Must see annular eclipse safe sunglasses (“eclipse glasses”) or a safe portable solar visor Every moment. This should be taken into account these are not sunglasses Which we use daily.

it suits Review Always use these eclipse glasses or portable viewer before use; Do not use it if it is broken, scratched or damaged.

This also needs to be taken care of We should not look at the sun through the camera lensWhen using binoculars, a telescope or any other optical instrument eclipse glasses Or a portable sun visor: concentrated sun rays will burn out the filter and cause serious eye injury.