He Solar eclipse 2024 This April 8, the sky will darken for a few minutes in several North American countries.
The astronomical phenomenon is recorded when the Moon completely covers the Sun as it passes by Earth. This will be the first time in almost seven years that this solar eclipse will occur in this part of the planet, but this event will not be recorded again until 2044.
Previous total solar eclipse events occurred in 2020 (Antarctica), 2021 (Chile, Uruguay, Argentina), and 2019 (Argentina, Chile).
“A solar eclipse occurs when the moon moves between the sun and Earth, casting a shadow on Earth and blocking all or part of the sun’s light in some areas,” NASA said.
In this way, only residents of Mexico, the United States and Canada will be able to register the eclipse; So millions of people from many parts of the world can watch it through live broadcasts.
According to the space agency, this solar eclipse will darken the sky as if it were dawn or dusk. However, he recommended taking all safety precautions as it was necessary to use glasses with protective filters.
How will the total solar eclipse happen in 2024?
He Tour through the Solar eclipse 2024 is next: It will begin over the South Pacific and cross North America through Mexico, the United States and Canada. However, due to its trajectory, only a few US states will be able to fully observe it.
The phenomenon will reach complete darkness approximately 11:07 a.m. PDT. The eclipse will enter the United States via Texas and pass through Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. After that, the total solar eclipse will enter Canada over southern Ontario and continue over Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia to exit the Atlantic Ocean.
The total solar eclipse will be recorded in North America on April 8th. Photo: NASA
How to safely watch the solar eclipse?
So how can you safely observe the 2024 solar eclipse? Astronomers and NASA experts have offered some recommendations to safely observe this solar eclipse. The most important thing is that you need to wear safety glasses with a special filter that protects the eyes from the sun’s rays.
“Viewing any part of the bright Sun through the lens of a camera, binoculars, or telescope without a special solar filter attached to the front of the optics will immediately cause serious eye injury,” NASA said.
These glasses, known as solar eclipse glasses, must be worn during much of the eclipse, especially during the portions where there is a risk of the sun’s rays affecting the eyes.
The total solar eclipse can be viewed in Mexico, the USA and Canada. Photo: NASA
The only time these glasses can be removed is during the phase of totality, which can be seen when the moon completely obscures the bright side of the sun.
This period lasts a few minutes. Therefore, when the bright light of the sun appears again, the glasses must be used again. Additionally, it is not safe to observe the Sun through the lens of a camera, binoculars, or telescope that does not have a special solar filter to protect the view.
Recommendations for seeing a solar eclipse without damaging your eyes
According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, witnessing a solar eclipse can be fascinating, but looking directly at the sun poses significant risks to your eye health. According to their research, even brief exposure without adequate protection can cause permanent damage to the retina, which can lead to complete loss of vision, a condition known as solar retinopathy.
Experts suggest the following Recommendations for observing a solar eclipse without hurting your eyes:
- Avoid looking at the uncovered sun with devices without filters such as cameras, telescopes, binoculars, etc.
- For this purpose, use eclipse glasses with solar filters. However, it is important to check the condition of the Eclipse lenses, especially if they have scratches.
- If you don’t have solar eclipse glasses, it’s a good idea to only look at the sun when it’s completely eclipsed.
Where can you watch the 2024 total solar eclipse live?
NASA announced this Live stream of the 2024 total solar eclipse through their official accounts; Therefore, this channel is also a good alternative to not miss this show when you are in another country.
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