We are just a few days away from what is announced as the astronomical event of 2024. This will be seen in its entirety in several cities in North America that, for a brief period, will be immersed in darkness. About this, we have talked about different issues that arise from interest. Now, we have to tell you how long the solar eclipse on April 8 will last.
What is a total solar eclipse?
When we have an eclipse of this type, the body that intervenes is the Moon, since it is positioned between the Sun and the Earth. So that a total or partial blocking of sunlight occurs. Its main manifestation is the projection of a shadow on the earth’s surface.
With the above stated, a total solar eclipse is one that is distinguished by a corona of sunlight in the sky. This occurs because our natural satellite is covering the rest of the star.
The last time planet Earth experienced something like this was in 2017. However, as if that were not enough, this new total solar eclipse coincides with the solar maximum, the time of most activity in the star of our planetary system. Consequently, the corona of light is expected to be much larger this time.
How long will the total solar eclipse last on April 8?
The most important thing here is to mention that the duration of the astronomical event depends entirely on the city from which you are located.
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According to the specialized site Space.com, the duration of the event, in some of the main cities where it will be appreciated, is as follows:
Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico (4 minutes and 20 seconds)
Durango, Durango, Mexico (3 minutes and 50 seconds)
Torreón, Coahuila, Mexico (4 minutes and 11 seconds)
Dallas, Texas, United States (3 minutes 52 seconds)
Cleveland, Ohio, United States (3 minutes 50 seconds)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada (1 minute 57 seconds)
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