Astronomical Event: When and Where to Witness This Phenomenon – A Guide to Science

The year and the sky will surprise us with another solar eclipse, this one will be annular and here we tell you when and where it can be visible.

On April 8, North America witnessed what was known as the great total solar eclipse 2024, and we were all amazed at the great image that the Moon and the Sun gave us.

The previous eclipse was the most anticipated of the entire year, but that was not all, since it has been announced that on October 2 of this year (2024) another solar eclipse will occur, but this one will be annular.

A solar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Moon and Earth align, either completely or partially. The Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth, casting a shadow on the Earth that blocks the Sun’s light in some areas>>, according to the NASA portal.

Why do eclipses occur? NASA itself explains that this happens occasionally, if we can see it, and it is because <>.

We locate 3 types of solar eclipses, according to the Chilean Planetarium:

Eclipse Total

It occurs when the Moon covers the Sun in its entirety, and it is a saying that, in its entirety, given that, as we already know, the crown of the Sun continues to protrude, for this reason we should not see solar eclipses directly without eye protection. .

Eclipse anular

This eclipse is similar to the first (total), although here the <> in the same way a ring of light remains at the time of the eclipse.

partial eclipse

This type of solar eclipse is also visible, but it has less coverage, that is, the Moon does not cover the solar disk as much as on the two occasions explained above.

The eclipse last April 8 was total, on this occasion, on October 2 we will witness an annular eclipse, so you must be very attentive and remember the date.

The news was announced through the official NASA portal in Eclipse Predictions by Fred Espenak, GSFC of NASA.

The countries that will benefit the most on this occasion will be those in South America, as well as Hawaii and the Mexican states; Baja California del Sur and Jalisco.

Do not miss this great opportunity to witness the second eclipse of the year 2024, remember that these are astronomical events that usually happen very few times a year, contrary to lunar eclipses.

Last but not least, keep in mind that solar eclipses cannot be seen without any eye protection, as it can impair your eyesight.