SURABAYA | ARTIK.ID – An annular solar eclipse is proof that the moon’s orbit around the Earth is slightly elliptical. In each orbit of the Earth, the Moon reaches perigee (closest point to Earth) and apogee (farthest point).
The perigee full moon that coincides with the full moon is often called a supermoon because it appears larger than usual.
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If the new moon is near perigee and crosses the ecliptic, a total solar eclipse will occur.
Meanwhile, if the new moon’s apogee (which appears smaller in the sky than usual) cannot cover the disk of the sun, it will produce a ring solar eclipse.
A ring of sunlight is visible around the moon for several minutes.
There are exceptions to this. An annular solar eclipse can also occur when the Earth is at perihelion, the closest point to the Sun during its elliptical orbit.
An annular solar eclipse is an amazing and rare natural phenomenon. On October 14 2023, perhaps one of us will have the opportunity to witness an annular solar eclipse, also known as the ‘ring of fire’, this phenomenon will be visible throughout America.
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An annular solar eclipse occurs when the moon is between the earth and the sun, but is not large enough to cover the entire surface of the sun. As a result, we will see sunlight forming a bright circle around the dark moon.
An annular solar eclipse is different from a total solar eclipse, which occurs when the moon covers the entire surface of the sun and creates momentary darkness. A total solar eclipse can only be seen in a narrow area on Earth, while a ring solar eclipse can be seen in a wider area.
An annular solar eclipse is also different from a partial solar eclipse, which occurs when the moon only covers part of the sun’s surface. A partial solar eclipse can be seen in a wider area, but it is not as beautiful as a ring or total solar eclipse.
An annular solar eclipse depends on the distance between the moon and the earth. Because the moon’s orbit is not a perfect circle, but an ellipse, sometimes the moon is closer or farther from the earth. When the moon is farther from the earth, its size in our sky becomes smaller and cannot cover the entire surface of the sun.
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To watch the annular solar eclipse, we must use special glasses or other tools that can protect our eyes from the very bright sunlight. Never look at a solar eclipse directly without protection, because it can damage our eyesight.
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Editor: Fudai
2023-10-08 22:06:00
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