Eclipses come in a variety of forms that provide varied perspectives on the sun or moon. “When the moon passes between the sun and Earth, casting a shadow that either fully or partially blocks the sun’s light in some areas,” is how NASA describes a solar eclipse. If the weather permits, those who are in the path of a total solar eclipse will be able to witness the sun’s corona and outer atmosphere as the moon entirely obscures the sun’s face. Some eclipses, such as a partial solar eclipse, are characterized by the moon covering only a portion of the sun, giving rise to a crescent-shaped eclipse
Being safe with proper glasses
Solar eclipses are exceptional not only due to their relative rarity but also because of the way they are observed. During totality, or the few minutes when the moon completely blocks the sun, observers are able to look straight at the sun without wearing eye protection. It’s crucial to wear protective eyewear, such as solar eclipse glasses, during any other period of the eclipse, including the hours before and after totality when you’ll view a partial eclipse. NASA advises, “Replace your eclipse glasses as soon as you notice even a tiny bit of the bright sun reappear after totality, or use a handheld solar viewer to look at the sun.
When is the next Eclipse
There are two to five solar eclipses per year, depending on the type. About once every eighteen months, there is a total eclipse. This does not imply that one will be visible from your house very frequently, though. About once every 400 years, a total solar eclipse can be seen from any location, according to the Natural History Museum in London. For instance, the most recent total solar eclipse that the public could see occurred in 2017 and traveled from Oregon to South Carolina. The path of this year’s solar eclipse will begin in Texas and travel northeast toward Maine. The Arctic, Greenland, Iceland, and northern Spain will be able to see the next total solar eclipse, which is scheduled for 2026.
How long will Eclipse last
The duration of a total solar eclipse ranges from a few seconds to many minutes. Since the Earth and the moon both revolve in elliptical orbits, the difference in totality length corresponds to the distances of these two bodies at any given moment.
Totality can last longer than seven minutes when the Earth is at its furthest point from the sun, making the star appear smaller, and when the moon is at its closest point to the Earth, making the moon appear larger. According to Astronomy Mag, these conditions will coincide in roughly 160 years on July 16, 2186, when a solar eclipse would last over seven and a half minutes. Conversely, if the moon is at its furthest point from the Earth and the Earth is at its closest position to the sun