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An annular solar eclipse is a phenomenon that many people have been waiting for. How not, the sky will be more beautiful when an eclipse occurs. An annular solar eclipse can cross Indonesia every 8-10 years.
However, do you know how the process of an annular solar eclipse occurs? Consider the following explanation so that your knowledge about this celestial event will increase.
Definition of Eclipse
Quoting from an article entitled Solar Eclipse from an Astronomical Perspective published in the Al-Daulah journal, an eclipse is basically an event where an object closes due to an object/object passing in front of it.
Solar eclipses are divided into total, partial, annular, and hybrid eclipses. In addition there are still lunar eclipses consisting of total, partial, and penumbral.
The process of an annular solar eclipse
An annular solar eclipse occurs when the moon’s disk (during the peak of the eclipse) only covers part of the sun’s disk. This type of eclipse occurs when the disk of the moon is smaller than the disk of the sun.
Therefore, not all of the sun’s disk is covered by the moon’s disk. The part of the sun that is not covered by the moon is what looks like a ring.
Diagram or picture of an annular solar eclipse. Photo: Bosscha ITB observatory site
Phases of an annular solar eclipse
An annular solar eclipse occurs when the moon is at its farthest point from the earth. Because of this, the moon will appear smaller, blocking the entire view of the sun.
There are 5 phases of an annular solar eclipse. Here’s an explanation.
1. First Contact
The first contact is the phase in which a partial solar eclipse begins. The signs of this phase are when the moon’s shadow is visible in front of the sun and then the sun looks like it has been partially eaten by the moon.
2. Second Contact
The second contact is the phase when the ring shape is usually visible. This contact will appear as if the ring has a gem on one end.
3. An annular solar eclipse
In this phase the moon is right in the middle of the sun’s shadow.
4. Third Contact
The third contact occurs when the annular solar eclipse is over. The moon gradually began to move away from the sun.
5. Fourth Contact
The fourth contact, namely the ring solar eclipse has been completed
Impact of an annular solar eclipse
An annular solar eclipse causes the following effects. However, don’t worry, the impact of an annular solar eclipse is only temporary.
Beach High Waves
Ring solar eclipses can have an effect on Earth’s gravity. This then causes high waves around the coast. An annular solar eclipse can also inhibit heating and ionization in the layers of the Earth’s atmosphere.
Telecommunications Disruption
The lack of light caused by this eclipse can actually disrupt telecommunications signals. When an eclipse occurs, ionization in the layers of the Earth’s atmosphere decreases.
In fact, ionization plays a very important role in accelerating telecommunication frequencies. Hopefully this article about the Cinci solar eclipse can broaden your knowledge, detikers.
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2023-09-06 06:45:16
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