Los solar eclipses They are one of the celestial phenomena that cause the most admiration and expectation among people. The main reason is that they produce a very unusual visual effect: changing the appearance of the two largest objects we see in the sky: the Sun and the Moon. On Earth, it is possible to observe a solar eclipse when the Earth, Moon and Sun align. A great event that will take place, again, next Monday, April 8.
A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth, casting a shadow over some parts of the Earth and partially or completely blocking the face of the Sun for observers in those places, according to NASA. This great astronomical event occurs in a very exceptional way, since the Moon does not orbit in the exact same plane as the Sun and the Earth.
The solar eclipse this Monday, April 8, will leave practically the entire American continent plunged into complete darkness. Specifically, this phenomenon can be fully enjoyed in Mexicothe center of USA and the east of Canadaand will be visible as partial in the rest of North America and Central America.
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The great spectacle that the solar eclipse will represent has meant that, in regions such as Niagara Falls, Canadian authorities have had to declare a state of emergency in anticipation of a large mass of tourists who will go to enjoy it. In addition, it will be a first-class astronomical event, so NASA will launch a total of 3 rockets into the sky.
The last solar eclipse visible as partial in Spain took place on October 14, 2023. Then, the phenomenon could be seen from the westernmost Canary Islands (El Hierro, La Palma, La Gomera, Tenerife and Gran Canaria).
Where you can see the solar eclipse in Spain
In this case, the solar eclipse on April 8 can also be seen in a few areas of Spain. Specifically, the inhabitants of the extreme north of the peninsula will enjoy this very low magnitude and partial phenomenon (Galicia) and the westernmost Canary Islands (El Hierro, La Palma, La Gomera, Tenerife and Gran Canaria). In the Galician community it can be seen in some locations in A Coruña and Pontevedra.
The eclipse will barely be seen in Spain because it will coincide with the sunset of the Sun. In any case, it will begin during sunset. In Galicia, can be seen from 9:17 p.m. and in the Canary Islands, from 8:17 p.m. The phenomenon will end at 9:44 p.m. on the peninsula and an hour before in the archipelago, according to the website of the National Astronomical Observatory (OAN).
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The last solar eclipse visible as partial in Spain took place on October 14, 2023, while for the next one we will have to wait almost a year. Specifically, it will occur on March 29, 2025 and, in this case, it will be visible throughout Spain.
On the other hand, the next visible total solar eclipse in Spain will take place on August 12, 2026, followed by another on August 2 of the following year. Shortly after, on January 26, 2028, a eclipse anular, as reported on the website of the National Astronomical Observatory (OAN).
