A surprising “ring of fire” can be seen in the last Lunar solar eclipse of 2024 which will take place in October and can be seen from ArgentinaIn this case, the Moon will be aligned with the Sun and that special ring of light will be visible.
He freak which can be seen mainly in some key points of Argentina and of Chiliand more generally throughout South America, will occur Wednesday, October 2will begin before 13 and end at 19; its peak will be at 15.45the exact moment where the ring of fire can be seen.
The astronomers They anticipate that the creation of the “ring of fire” resulting from the annular eclipse of the Sun will last between 3 and 7 minutesdepending on the area and place where observers are located. In order to appreciate this incredible spectacle, certain things must be taken into account considerations.
What is an annular eclipse?
The eclipses occur when a celestial body passes in front of another and casts a shadow. According to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (POT), an annular solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is located at the highest point remote of the Landknown as Apogee.
“The Moon looks like a dark disk above a larger, brighter diskcreating what appears to be a ring around the Moon,” a phenomenon known as the “ring of fire,” NASA added. In other words, the natural satellite appears smaller than the Sun and does not cover it completely.
Where to see the lunar solar eclipse
In Argentinathe astronomical phenomenon can be seen from the south of the Santa Cruz Provincewhile in the rest of the territory it can be observed but to a lesser extent. Other countries South Americans like Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay, will also be able to witness the event.
The POT provided a series of Recommendations and Precautions so that people can observe in detail and enjoy the eclipse. These phenomena can cause eye damage, so the agency advises using telescopes, glasses either binoculars with sun filters that comply with ISO 12312-2 regulations.
If none of these elements are available, an observation method can be used. indirectlike a pinhole projectora perforated object, which projects the image of the Sun onto a nearby surface. To take photographsthe agency recommends that it be equipped with an appropriate sun filter.
At what exact time will the eclipse occur?
He annular solar eclipse will occur between 13:00 and 17:30 local time and will last between 3 and 7 minutes. peak point It is supposed to be around 15.45and the time and clarity with which it can be observed will vary depending on where the observers are located.
This astronomical phenomenon will begin in the southwest of the Hawaiian Islands and will end north of the Falkland Islandsa point that will cross southern Chile and Argentina, places where it will be observed in its fullest and clearest version.
Source: Ambito
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