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When Is The Total Solar Eclipse 2024? Food Dos And Don’ts That Experts Suggest

5Feb

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When Is The Total Solar Eclipse 2024? Food Dos And Don’ts That Experts Suggest

[ad_1] On April 8, skywatchers across North America will witness a rare celestial event: a total solar eclipse. This cosmic spectacle, lasting between three to four minutes for those in its direct path, will traverse Mexico, the United States, and Canada. While Indians won't catch this eclipse, astronomers anticipate its arrival with great excitement, as the moon momentarily blocks the sun's light. The Pacific coast of Mexico will experience totality first, around 11:07 a.m. PDT, according to NASA.What is the total solar eclipse?Solar eclipses, occurring roughly every 18 months, offer captivating glimpses into our universe. Whether partial, annular, or total, these phenomena differ in appearance and spectacle. During a total solar eclipse, the sun's ethereal corona shines forth as the mo...

Western Hemisphere readies for a ‘Ring of Fire’ eclipse

14Oct

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Western Hemisphere readies for a ‘Ring of Fire’ eclipse

[ad_1] Skygazers across the Americas are in for a celestial treat on Saturday: an annular solar eclipse.These occur when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth at its furthest point from our planet. Since it is so distant, it doesn't cover the Sun completely, creating a "ring of fire" effect. In the United States, the most striking "path of the annularity" will cross a handful of major cities, including Eugene, Oregon, Alburquerque, New Mexico, and San Antonio, Texas, between 9:15 am to 11:50 am in local time zones, according to NASA, with partial eclipse phases lasting an hour or two before and after. At any given location, it will be visible from between 30 seconds and five minutes -- but people are urged to take safety precautions and use solar viewing glasses, and never regular s...

Ahead of solar eclipse, fast-moving solar winds to spark a powerful solar storm today on Earth

13Oct

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Ahead of solar eclipse, fast-moving solar winds to spark a powerful solar storm today on Earth

[ad_1] Yesterday, it was reported that a co-rotating interaction region (CIR) was forming near the magnetosphere of the Earth due to the intermixing of slow and fast-moving solar winds. The situation is set to worsen today, October 13, as fresh solar winds escaping from a worm-like coronal hole will soon strike the Earth and trigger a powerful solar storm event. This event is expected to take place just before the annular solar eclipse occurs in the early hours of October 14.The information comes from two different sources. First is SpaceWeather.com which reported, “A stream of solar wind is expected to reach Earth later today… The gaseous material is flowing ~500 km/s from a narrow hole in the sun's atmosphere. Its arrival could spark geomagnetic unrest and auroras around the Arctic Ci...

Annular Solar Eclipse 2023: Check NASA guidelines to protect your eyes and where to watch

8Oct

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Annular Solar Eclipse 2023: Check NASA guidelines to protect your eyes and where to watch

[ad_1] The annular solar eclipse 2023 will take place on Saturday, October 14. A celestial spectacle that will grace the skies above the United States. It is also known as a ‘ring of fire' eclipse. During this breathtaking event, the Moon will pass between the Earth and the Sun, creating mesmerizing phenomena. If you are planning to watch this cosmic display, it's crucial to remember that observing a solar eclipse requires the utmost caution to safeguard your vision. Lance Bass, a well-known figure, has teamed up with NASA to share some invaluable safety tips.Solar EclipsesAccording to NASA, an annular solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth,at the time when it is at or near its farthest point from Earth. Since the Moon is farther away from Earth, it appears...

What to know about October’s ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse

23Sep

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What to know about October’s ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse

[ad_1] Millions of people in the Americas will be in a position to witness an astronomical treat on Oct. 14 with a solar eclipse in which - weather permitting - the moon will be seen passing in front of the sun.The eclipse is due to be visible along a path covering parts of the United States, Mexico and several countries in Central America and South America. Here is an explanation of the type of solar eclipse that will occur and where it will be visible. WHAT IS AN ANNULAR SOLAR ECLIPSE?A solar eclipse happens when the moon journeys between Earth and the sun, blocking the view along a small path of Earth of some or all of the sun's face as it passes. The one that will occur on Oct. 14 is a type called an "annular solar eclipse." This occurs when the moon passes between Earth and the sun...

Want to watch the Annular Solar Eclipse 2023? Know where and check NASA guidelines first

1Sep

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Want to watch the Annular Solar Eclipse 2023? Know where and check NASA guidelines first

[ad_1] Have you ever witnessed a fire in the shape of a ring in the sky? Well, that spectacular phenomenon happens because of a solar eclipse and one is coming very soon. According to NASA, an annular solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun while it's at its farthest point from our planet. This unique positioning results in the Moon appearing slightly smaller than the Sun, leaving a radiant "ring of fire" around the edges of the solar disk.The celestial spectacle of a solar eclipse is set to appear in the skies of North, Central, and South America on Saturday, October 14, 2023. This annular solar eclipse promises to create a mesmerizing "ring of fire" effect, captivating millions of skywatchers across the Western Hemisphere. In order to watch this amazing...

16May

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NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day 16 May 2023: Sun’s Corona visible during solar eclipse

[ad_1] NASA publishes its Astronomy Picture of Day on a daily basis, featuring stunning photographs of celestial bodies captured by astrophotographers from around the world, and they always leave us mesmerized. At the center of our solar system is the Sun, a hot glowing ball of hydrogen and helium. It is about 150 million kilometers away from Earth and is the largest object in our solar system, big enough to fit nearly 1.3 million Earths in it. According to NASA, the Sun is about 4.5 billion years old and it is one of the main reasons why everything in our solar system stays in its orbit.Today's NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day is a snapshot of the Sun's Corona visible during a total solar eclipse. Temperatures in the Sun's Corona can reach up to 2 million degrees and it is also the re...

29Apr

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NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day 29 April 2023: Stunningly rare Solar Eclipse snapped at sea

[ad_1] When the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth at a precise moment, a solar eclipse occurs. Depending on the position of the Moon, it may only partially block the Sun's light, resulting in a partial solar eclipse, or completely block it, causing a total solar eclipse. During a solar eclipse, the Moon's shadow is cast onto a portion of the Earth. A few days back, a rare solar eclipse occurred. During this time, several astrophotographers captured breathtaking images.One of these stunning images has been shared by NASA today. This image taken from a ship depicts the solar corona, the stunning outer atmosphere of the active Sun, as it streams out into space during the eclipse. "Along a narrow path that mostly avoided landfall, the shadow of the New Moon raced across planet Earth's s...

Scary! Hybrid Solar Eclipse images reveals unearthly eruptions on the Sun

28Apr

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Scary! Hybrid Solar Eclipse images reveals unearthly eruptions on the Sun

[ad_1] The first solar eclipse of 2023 which took place on April 20, 2023 gave a unique opportunity to people to watch a hybrid solar eclipse. But now the images captured by Astronomers Petr Horalek of the Institute of Physics in Opava, and Josef Kujal, Milan Hlavac of the event have left people amazed both. The images show unearthly or ghostly eruptions coming out from the Sun.The unique celestial event of April 20, has given a peek at the eruption and corona of the Sun to the astronomers. Sharing the image Petr Horalek stated on his website, "On April 20, 2023 a unique hybrid solar eclipse occurred over the Indian Ocean, Australia, and Indonesia, making the opportunity to see a ghostly corona for up to 1 minute in the central line above Exmouth of Australia." "I was lucky to get there...

21Apr

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NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day 21 April 2023: Hybrid Solar Eclipse in Western Australia

[ad_1] A solar eclipse happens when the Moon moves between the Sun and Earth, casting a shadow on Earth, fully or partially blocking the Sun's light in some areas. Depending on how they align, eclipses provide a unique, exciting view of either the Sun or the Moon, according to NASA. There are multiple types of solar eclipses – Annular, Total and Partial. But there's one phenomenon when the solar eclipse shifts between Annular and Total due to Earth's curvature, known as a Hybrid Solar Eclipse.Today's NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day is a snapshot of the Hybrid Solar Eclipse which occurred yesterday, April 20. Before this, a hybrid eclipse was seen in 2013 and it will not be seen again till 2031. And after that? There will be no hybrid solar eclipse till 2164. It crossed over remote par...