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Among the various astronomical phenomena that can arise and be witnessed from the Landa Sun eclipse It is, without a doubt, one of the most fascinating, extraordinary and beautiful there is. If this type of show catches your attention and you would like to see one, we tell you that you won’t have to wait long, just a couple of days, in fact, since in October of 2023 the sky will change its appearance to welcome the annular solar eclipse. Although it has certain similarities with the total solar eclipse, they are not the same. We are going to explain to you what isand by the way tell you what a day next month will be seen in Mexico and what time so that you are prepared.
We are just a few days away from a eclipse be witnessed by millions of people in different parts of the world, an astronomical event that, since it is not frequent, is even more interesting and exciting.
According to information published by the gazette of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), the last time this astronomical phenomenon was recorded in our country was on May 10, 1994, that is, 29 years ago. Therefore, witnessing what is just a few days away will surely be a very special experience.
What is an annular solar eclipse?
According to UNAM, a annular solar eclipse It is one in which the solar disk is not completely covered, so it reveals a striking ring of fire.
According to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, better known as POT (for its acronym in English), this type of eclipse occurs when the Moon is located in front of the Sunjust when the natural satellite is at the furthest point from the Land. This has the effect of making the Moon look smaller without being able to completely cover the Sun.
NASA itself published a map in which it shows what the progress of said project will be like. astronomical phenomenonwhich can be seen in most of Latin America, including Mexico. The path that this annular eclipse of the sun will follow will travel through Mexican territory, passing through Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama. Shortly after arriving in these countries, it will continue its path to the south of the continent, reaching Venezuela and Ecuador, as well as Chile, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay, nations where the visibility of this phenomenon will be reduced.
As far as Mexico is concerned, the highest educational institution revealed that the alignment of the Sun, Moon and Land of October It will occur mainly over the Yucatan Peninsula, and it will also be seen in the rest of the country, although in a more partial way.
When and at what time will you see the solar eclipse in October 2023?
He annular solar eclipse of 2023 will happen next October 14th, being at 11:24 am the moment in which it will be at its peak, a moment that will be brief, indicated NASA. And this astronomical phenomenon is expected to end around 1:08 p.m.
If you already booked this Sun eclipse in your October 2023 calendar, just take into account some recommendations so you can appreciate it without risk:
- Do not look directly at the Sun, as this could cause eye damage.
- You can see it using safe solar viewing glasses, also known as eclipse glasses, as well as a portable solar viewer, as advised by NASA itself.
- Do not wear traditional sunglasses because they are not suitable for viewing a solar eclipse.
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