The sky will witness a unique spectacle: a partial solar eclipseoffering an exciting opportunity to amateurs, experts and enthusiasts of astronomical phenomena.
Today, October 2, will take place Annular solar eclipse, commonly known as the “Ring of Fire”which will cover a third of the world, from the North Pacific to the South Atlantic.
It can be seen in some places like Chile and Argentina, although other South American countries only see it partially.
This will be the last eclipse of the year, after the total solar eclipse in April and the lunar eclipses of March and September.
What is a solar eclipse?
A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun and, in doing so, temporarily blocks the Sun’s light and casts a shadow on the Earth’s surface. There are three types of solar eclipses: total, partial and annular.. When a total solar eclipse occurs, the Moon completely covers the Sun.
During annular eclipses, the Moon passes in front of the Sun, but does not completely cover it, creating the appearance of a bright ring around the Moon, although it usually only extends for a very short time. That’s why it’s called “Ring of fire“.
Where will the October 2 solar eclipse be visible?
According to the Time and Date portal, this solar eclipse can be observed live in its entirety in southern Argentina, Chile and some areas of the Pacific Ocean.
According to NASA information, Hawaii, parts of Antarctica and the southern half of South America, in countries like Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay will be partially visible. From Mexico and Colombia, you will not be able to observe this phenomenon.
Areas where the eclipse will be visible. Credit: Time and date.
Your journey will begin at a point above the central Pacific Ocean, north of the equator and southwest of Hawaii. The Moon’s shadow will then move first eastward, then southeastward, entering the southern Pacific Ocean.
The annular phase will last 7 minutes and 24 seconds, at which point it will be 265 kilometers wide.
Predicted path of the eclipse on October 2, 2024. The path of the annular eclipse is marked in red. While the parallel yellow lines trace the extent of the bias. The percentages on each of these curves indicate the maximum surface area of the Sun covered by the Moon. Credit: NASA.
What time will the eclipse take place?
The eclipse will begin over the southern Pacific Ocean at 3:42 p.m. UTC. The start of the cancellation will be at 5:20 p.m.; The end of the cancellation will be at 5:31 p.m.
Regarding maximum visibility, the peak of the eclipse will be over Argentina at 18:46 UTC. And it will end over the Atlantic Ocean at 8:39 p.m. UTC.
In Buenos Aires, the annularity will not be visible: the partial eclipse will begin at 4:11 p.m. (Argentina time), the maximum point will be at 5:37 p.m. and end at 6:46 p.m.
Annular solar eclipse “Ring of Fire”.
To know exactly the times of each phase of the eclipse depending on your location, you can consult this link.
Safety measures for observing the eclipse
Remember not to look directly at the sun without protection, as this could cause serious retinal damage or other eye problems.
To observe it, astronomers recommend using safety equipment appropriate for this activity, such as the use of special eclipse glasses, which have special filters for solar radiation and prevent risks to eye health.
More astronomical events in October
The October 2 eclipse will be an event that marks the start of an intense season of celestial phenomena visible in the region.
Certain significant events will occur and invite you to look up to the sky: a super moon on October 17 and the rain Orionid meteors which began on September 26 and will last until November 22, but the maximum peak of observation will take place on the night of the 20th to the 21st of this month.
Finally, if you are not located in a location where you can see the path of the annular solar eclipse, you can use live streams and follow it live using Timeanddate.com.
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