The sky will darken for a few minutes this October during the annular solar eclipse, a unique event that can be seen in parts of the United States and Latin America.
According to NASA, on October 14, 2023, an annular solar eclipse will be seen in the United States, Mexico and other countries on the American continent.
In our area the eclipse will be partial, and If time permits, for example in New York City it could be seen around 1:22 pm when a maximum of 22% will be covered. of the sun. The cities that will have it completely are San Antonio or Dallas.
Here we share some events in the region to see the partial eclipse
Allegany State Park
Allegany State Park will celebrate the 2023 annular solar eclipse on Saturday, October 14 at Camp Allegany located in the Red House area of Allegany State Park. Attendees will enjoy an eclipse presentation, lunar-themed cookie snacks, a take-home craft with a pinhole viewer, and the opportunity to witness the eclipse through the eclipse glasses we provide. This event will take place rain or shine.
Liberty Science Center en Jersey City
The Liberty Science Center in Jersey City will have Ring of Fire Eclipse Day on October 14 where people can learn the astronomical science behind the eclipse that will occur that Saturday.
This type of eclipse is called a “Ring of Fire” eclipse because in some areas, including parts of the US, the Moon will be exactly in the middle of the solar disk, causing a bright ring of sunlight to appear surrounding the Moon. .
Here in New Jersey we will see a partial eclipse.
The event includes:
Free safe solar goggles for all ticketed guests and LSC members, while supplies last. These glasses will also be great for viewing the eclipse on April 8, 2024. The Eclipse Show at the Jennifer Chalsty Planetarium at 10:50 am. Hands-on astronomy activities led by LSC STEM educators from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. A live webcast, from 12:00 to 2:30 p.m. LSC planetarium experts will interpret views of the eclipse from other locations around the world . Solar telescopes on the LSC lawn for safe viewing of partial eclipses (weather permitting) from 12:00 to 2:30.
The United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey
The United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey (UACNJ) will host a free public viewing of the annular solar eclipse at the observatory in Jenny Jump State Forest in New Jersey.
The entire event will be outdoors.
A volunteer will meet you at the entrance to the observatory to help you find parking. Arrival is at 11:00 am.
They will have digital cameras attached to some of our telescopes to provide a live view of the eclipse.
Rochester Museum & Science Center
Enjoy the partial eclipse with information from astronomy experts. People will be accompanied by RMSC staff members and expert volunteers from the Astronomy Section of the Rochester Academy of Sciences to view the eclipse free of charge and safe for the eyes.
Eclipse time:
12:00 pm: partial eclipse begins
1:13 pm: Maximum partial eclipse is reached
2:27 pm: Partial eclipse ends
Telescopes with solar filters and other methods of observing the eclipse will be available to try for free.
Rice Creek Field Station
On October 14, 2023, a partial solar eclipse will be visible over Oswego, New York. The general public is invited to Rice Creek Field Station for a brief presentation and opportunities to safely view the partial eclipse using solar glasses and portable telescopes equipped for solar viewing.
The eclipse will begin at 12:02 p.m., reach its maximum at 1:14 p.m., and end at 2:27 p.m. The brief lecture is scheduled for noon, followed by viewing opportunities.
What is a solar eclipse
A solar eclipse occurs when the moon gets in the path of sunlight and casts its shadow on Earth. That means that during the day, the moon moves in front of the sun and it becomes dark.
This total eclipse occurs approximately every year and a half somewhere on Earth. A partial eclipse, when the moon does not completely cover the sun, occurs at least twice a year, somewhere on Earth.
Precautionary measures with this type of events
NASA indicates that when observing a partial or annular solar eclipse directly with your eyes, you should look through safe solar glasses or a safe portable solar viewer at all times.
“Eclipse glasses are not normal sunglasses. Normal sunglasses, no matter how dark they are, are not safe for seeing the Sun,” says NASA.
Even before purchasing glasses to view the annular solar eclipse, people should make sure that they buy ones that comply with the international standard ISO 12312-2.
“Viewing any part of the bright Sun through the lens of a camera, binoculars, or telescope without a special solar filter secured to the front of the optics will instantly cause serious eye injuries,” NASA warns.
And there is a very important fact when it comes to distinguishing between partial, annular and total solar eclipse. During these partial and annular eclipses, there is a period of totality in which the Moon completely blocks the bright side of the Sun.
“Therefore, during partial or annular solar eclipses, it is never safe to look directly at the eclipse without proper eye protection,” the organization says.
What you should have when watching a solar eclipse
NASA indicates that when observing a partial or annular solar eclipse directly with your eyes, you should look through safe solar glasses or a safe portable solar viewer at all times.
“Eclipse glasses are not normal sunglasses. Normal sunglasses, no matter how dark they are, are not safe for seeing the Sun,” says NASA.
Even before purchasing glasses to view the annular solar eclipse, people should make sure that they buy ones that comply with the international standard ISO 12312-2.
Likewise, experts warn against looking at the Sun through the lens of a camera, telescope or any device while wearing eclipse glasses, as the concentrated solar rays can burn the filter and cause serious eye injuries.
2023-10-11 22:37:28
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