The solar eclipse is getting closer! Where is the best to see them?
The eclipse will start before noon. In Warsaw, the first signs of darkening will appear around 11.50. The climax will take place at 12.28, and the phenomenon will end around 13.06. Of course, the exact time and degree of sunlight will depend on the location of the observer.
How much the sun will be covered?
The eclipse phase will vary depending on the observation site. The greatest cover of the sun will take place in the northwest of Poland – in Świnoujście the moon will cover as much as 16.5 percent. sun shield. 7.3 percent will be covered in the center of the country, including in Warsaw. the surface of the sun, while in the southeast, e.g. in Rzeszów, only 3.6 percent
How to safely watch a solar eclipse?
Observation of solar eclipse requires special caution. Looking at the solar shield with the naked eye can lead to permanent vision damage. It is best to use special solar filters, such as glasses for observation of eclipse or mylar foil. Alternatively, you can use a method of projection of the sun on a piece of paper.
Warm -up before a larger spectacle
Although the March eclipse will only have a partial character, it can be a great opportunity for training for astronomy lovers. As Karol Wójcicki noted, in August next year in northern Spain you will be able to see a total solar eclipse. For those who will not go to the Iberian Peninsula, a partial eclipse visible from Poland remains an interesting alternative.
Information on the eclipse was made available by Karol Wójcicki on his profile « head in the stars » on social media. It is worth following his entries to be up to date with subsequent astronomical phenomena.
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