This event occurs when the Moon is aligned with the Sunpartially covering it, in a way that produces the effect of a ring of fire. The province of Holy Cross It will be the star area to appreciate this phenomenon, specifically in cities such as Puerto San Julián, Puerto Deseado and Las Horquetas.
The eclipse will occur between 1pm and 7pmalthough his maximum point will be given at 15:45exact moment where you can see the orange halo. In order to enjoy this event, the POT He provided a series of recommendations to be able to enjoy it and observe it in detail safely.
Recommendations guide to see the eclipse
In most cases, these phenomena can cause eye damage and eyesight, that is why it is important to take precautions and protect yourself. NASA shared a series of tips from elements that can be used to how to position yourself.
Mainly the agency recommendedto use telescopes, glasses either binoculars with sunscreens that comply with regulations ISO 12312-2ensuring that “there is no time when it is safe to look directly at the Sun without a sunscreen that meets the transmission requirements of the international standard”.
If you do not have any of these objects, you can use a indirect observation methodsuch as a pinhole projector, a holey object that projects the image of the Sun on a nearby surface. As for the photographsthe agency recommends that the lens be equipped with an appropriate solar filter.
What is an annular solar eclipse
The eclipses They occur when one celestial body passes in front of another and casts a shadow. According to NASA, a annular solar eclipse It happens when the Moon is at the furthest point from the Earth, better known as Apogee.
“The Moon looks like a dark disk on top of a larger, brighter disk, creating what looks like a ring around the moon“, a phenomenon known as the “ring of fire,” the agency added. That is, the natural satellite It looks smaller than the Sun and does not cover it completely.
Where can you see it best in Argentina
In our country, 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%.
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