He annular solar eclipse of October 2023 It is one of the key events in the astronomical calendar of the year, giving millions of fans the opportunity to appreciate an extraordinary event. However, it is important that you take into account a series of recommendations to protect your skin while you enjoy the freak. Below, we present them in detail.
According to NASA, a annular solar eclipse occurs when the Moon aligns between Sun and the Landbut at its furthest point from the planet.
This will make the natural satellite appear smaller and, as it will not completely obstruct the star, it will make a “ring of light” visible in the sky.
The unusual event will take place on Saturday, October 14, 2023 and may be visible in several countries of North America, Central and South Americasuch as the United States, Mexico and Peru.
THE REASON WHY YOU SHOULD TAKE CARE OF YOUR SKIN DURING THE LUNAR SOLAR ECLIPSE OF OCTOBER 2023
While this astronomical phenomenon will cause the sky to partially darken, this It does not mean that the sun will stop emitting its strong rays. Therefore, it is necessary that our skin be protected with appropriate filters.
In this context, the Bogotá Health Secretariat launched the campaign “Eclipse without risks”where he obtained the expert opinion of the dermatologist Linda Esquivel.
“It is very important to remember that we must apply photoprotection measures not only on the day of the eclipse, but every day, to avoid photoaging, skin spots, photo sensitivity or sensitivity to light, as well as the long-term development of diseases such as skin cancer”, he pointed.
TIPS TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR SKIN DURING THE LUNAR SOLAR ECLIPSE OF OCTOBER 2023
If you will be outdoors during the annular solar eclipse, it is vital to follow the advice of the aforementioned specialist:
- Use umbrellas or wide-brimmed hats.
- Avoid exposing yourself to the sun’s rays for a very long time.
- Wear clothing that covers your arms and most of your skin.
- Apply enough sunscreen and reapply it, as many times as necessary, to areas where skin is exposed.
SHOULD I WEAR GLASSES TO SEE THE LUNAR SOLAR ECLIPSE?
The short answer is yesbut the glasses must be certified with international standardsto ISO 12312-2:2015 with a special solar filter for observation.
These are important to prevent eye damage, such as blindness, so we leave you some additional tips HERE.
HOW MANY TYPES OF LUNAR ECLIPSE ARE THERE?
According to the portal Calendarr There are several types of lunar eclipses. So we have:
penumbral eclipse
This occurs when the Moon crosses the outskirts of the shadows of the Land. Sometimes it is not so perceived.
partial eclipse
It occurs when the Moon crosses through the center of the Land, but it does not cover it completely. That’s why a certain part looks dark.
total eclipse
Here the Moon is placed on the same threshold line of the Land and it looks completely dark.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LUNAR AND SOLAR ECLIPSE?
Between these two eclipses there is not much difference. Space Place He indicated that when a solar eclipse occurs the sun tends to get darker and the same thing happens in the lunar eclipse.
WHAT IS A SOLAR ECLIPSE?
A solar eclipse is a phenomenon that occurs when the Moon obscures the Sun from Earth’s view. In this way, sunlight is no longer observed during the day for a short period. And although it is a spectacular event and you want to view it live, you must take certain care if you do not want to permanently damage your retina and cause a type of blindness called solar retinopathy.
For this reason, specialists recommend the use of special sun filters and discard sunglasses, x-rays, tinted glass or other similar products.
TYPES OF SOLAR ECLIPSE
Total solar eclipse
It occurs when the Sun, Earth and Moon align, in such a way that the latter blocks sunlight completely, causing the sky to darken similar to night.
annular eclipse
It is when the Moon, being furthest from the Earth, does not completely cover the Sun; generating a ring of the Sun around the Moon.
hybrid eclipse
Juan Carlos Beamín, astrophysicist at the Science Communication Center of the Autonomous University of Chile, in his recent book “Illustrated Astronomy,” mentions that this occurs when “the Moon is just at the distance where it would be able to cover the Sun by complete, but, as it advances, it moves slightly away from the Earth and stops eclipsing the Sun, becoming an annular eclipse.”