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This Saturday October 14, 2023 in Mexico and other parts of the world millions of people will witness a astronomical phenomenon unique and spectacular: the annular solar eclipseone of the most amazing events in space that exist and that is already anticipated not only by the scientific community but also by people of all ages who are waiting to see the characteristic ring of Fire that distinguishes this astronomical event. And even though it is not a eclipse total sun, experts in the field do recommend taking certain precautions in order to safely enjoy said spectacle. In Heraldo Binario we will tell you what you shouldn’t do while it happens.
According to the National Aeronautics and Space Administrationbetter known as POT (for its acronym in English), a annular solar eclipse or annular solar eclipse is an astronomical event that occurs when the Moon aligns between the Sun and the Earth, but at its farthest point from the Earth.
As the Moon is further away from our planet, it appears to be smaller, so it does not block the complete view of the Sun. When this natural satellite is placed in front of the Sun, a kind of dark disk can be seen on top of another brighter. This creates a ring around the Moon, which is what we will be able to see this Saturday October 14th.
What NOT to do during an annular solar eclipse
If you are excited to see this annular solar eclipse As much as it is for us at Heraldo Binario, it is important that your desire does not overwhelm you. We know that this is an unparalleled astronomical phenomenon and that it will surely give us a unique experience, but we must also protect ourselves. So here are the things you should not do during the eclipse this saturday October 14thaccording to POT:
- Never look directly at the Sun when it is fully or partially eclipsed without the correct glasses.
- Don’t wear regular sunglasses like the ones you wear to the beach. These do not protect you from radiation during an annular solar eclipse.
- See it through the lens of a camera or cell phone, nor with a telescope, binoculars or a mirror, since the sun’s rays burn the filter, potentially causing injuries to your eyes.
- Do not view the eclipse through dark glass, exposed film, or any other household materials.
What can you do during an annular solar eclipse?
But not everything is prohibitions. There are also others things you can do while it happens Sun eclipse from this weekend and here we are going to share them with you:
- Use sunscreen on your body and face.
- To see it directly, wear glasses that comply with the international standard ISO 12312-2.
- If you prefer to see it indirectly, what you should do is use a pinhole projector, one that you can make at home following this simple procedure that NASA itself explains in the following video:
How long will the 2023 solar eclipse last on October 14?
According to the page Time and Datehe annular solar eclipse of this October 14, 2023 will last approximately 3 hours. Information of the POT indicates that this astronomical phenomenon will travel through North, Central and South America, being visible in various parts of the United States, Mexico, as well as in countries in the southern part of the American continent.
The scheduled time that it will begin to be visible is at 9:31 in the morning, and will end around 12:37 in the afternoon.
Time and percentage of darkness in CDMX due to annular solar eclipse 2023
In the Mexico City he darkness percentage for him annular solar eclipse 2023 It will be 70%, with the highest point at 11:09 am. Now if you live in the State of Mexico, 11:08 am will be the peak time, a federal entity where there will be 68% darkness.
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