The phenomenon will take place this October 2 and Argentina will be one of the countries where it can be seen most clearly.
This Tuesday, October 2, 2024, an annular solar eclipse can be seen in Argentinaknown as Ring of Fire. This eclipse will be the last of the year and will close the 2024 season, so we will then have to wait until next year for it to be repeated.. But, if you plan to see it, you have to take into account certain considerations.
Looking directly at the Sun without adequate protection can cause irreversible damage to eyesight, since the ultraviolet and infrared radiation It can burn the retina and lead to vision loss.
Specialists point out that only glasses with ISO 12312-2 should be useddesigned to block UV and infrared rays and reduce light to safe levels. Although there are tutorials on the Internet to create them at home, they assure that they are not safe because the appropriate materials are not available.
Direct exposure to the eclipse, or with an untested device such as homemade ones, can cause damage to eyesight. For this reason, it is necessary to be responsible when looking at a phenomenon of these characteristics and avoid severe problems.
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Annular solar eclipse: all the recommendations to see it without damaging your eyesight
- Avoid looking directly at the sunsince sunlight can cause permanent eye damage.
- Do not use homemade filters such as dark glasses, common sunglasses or x-rays, since they do not provide the necessary protection.
- Wear certified glasses with ISO 12312-2, designed to block UV and infrared rays and reduce light to safe levels.
- Do not observe the eclipse with unprotected optical devices: For cameras, binoculars, telescopes or cell phones, it is important to consult a specialist to know how to properly protect them.
- Watch the eclipse in short intervalsno more than 30 seconds at a time, using glasses with the appropriate sun filter.
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Annular solar eclipse: exact time to see it in Argentina
The phenomenon will occur between 3:45 p.m. and 7 p.m., offering a unique visual spectacle where the moon will partially cover the Suncreating an impressive “ring of fire”.
Annular solar eclipse: best places to see it in Argentina
The astronomical phenomenon can be seen from the south of the province of Holy Crossin cities such as Las Horquetas, Gobernador Gregores, Puerto San Julián and Puerto Deseado. It can also be seen, although partially, in El Calafate, Río Gallegos and Comodoro Rivadaviafrom where the coverage of the Sun can reach 83%.
Even in cities like Buenos Airesyou can see a part of the eclipse but not the ring.
Source: Ambito
