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There will be a partial solar eclipse on Tuesday
The moon will partially block the sun for several hours in part of the northern hemisphere on Tuesday. Sometimes, Europe, Northeast Africa, and the Middle East will be affected.
The moon will partially block the sun for several hours in part of the northern hemisphere on Tuesday. Sometimes, Europe, Northeast Africa, and the Middle East will be affected. (archive photo)
The phenomenon begins at 10:58 a.m. CST in Iceland and ends at 3:02 p.m. CST in India, according to the Paris Observatory’s IMCCE.
In Switzerland, a solar eclipse will be visible at 11:15 a.m. – for about two hours.
A solar eclipse occurs when the sun, moon, and Earth are in alignment. If the alignment is perfect, the moon’s shadow hits the Earth in such a way that it completely covers the sun and a total solar eclipse occurs.
The Paris Observatory said that in the next partial solar eclipse, the moon’s shadow will not hit the Earth’s surface and “it will not be possible to observe a complete solar eclipse anywhere.” However, semi-shade will fall on Europe.
The maximum eclipse will be reached at 82.2 percent over Siberia. That’s not enough to feel complete darkness, said astronomer Florent Delively. The next solar eclipse is the 16th partial solar eclipse of the 21st century.
Although the event is a private spectacle for every observer, under no circumstances should you look at the sun unprotected during a solar eclipse. The very bright sunlight is already collected by the cornea and lens of the eye resulting in retinal burns. Therefore, it is recommended to use solar eclipse goggles.
(SDA/ced)
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