Tomorrow the world will witness a partial solar eclipse that can be observed in parts of Antarctica, South America, the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean, while amateur astronomers in the United States will not be able to see the event for themselves.
The partial solar eclipse will be visible for the first time at 2:45 pm. EST (18:45 GMT). The eclipse will occur at its maximum two hours later, at 4:41 pm EST (20:41 GMT). After that, the eclipse will end at 6:37 p.m. EST (22:37 GMT), according to “Time & Date.com”.
A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the earth and the sun. In this case, it partially blocks the sun when trying to view it from Earth. The eclipse gives the sun a crescent shape, making it look like a cake biting off part of it.
The portion of the Sun that the Moon blocks out varies depending on the viewer’s location, with the Moon blocking a maximum of 64% of the Sun’s disk as seen from the southern tip of South America, according to NASA.
Scientists warn sky watchers who are within the viewing area not to look at the sun directly without glasses that protect the eyes, in order to observe the sun safely. Using unapproved or improperly used tools can burn or irreversibly damage your retina.
The April 30 eclipse will be the first of two partial solar eclipses in 2022. The second will occur on October 25, and then we won’t see another total solar eclipse until 2023. However, the total lunar eclipse will be followed by a partial solar eclipse this month just two weeks later, on May 16 .
This week’s eclipse also coincides with the second new moon of April, also known as the black moon. Usually, a new moon appears only once a month, when the side facing Earth is completely covered in shadow.
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