will be next April 8, 2024 when a total solar eclipse that will darken Mexico, according to the Institute of Geophysics of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), the great shadow will be between 80 and 280 kilometers wide.
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This astronomical event can be seen clearly, mainly from the port of Mazatlan and its surroundings. The Moon will begin to cover the Sun around 10:51:22 a.m., reaching its maximum point at 12:07:24 a.m. and ending at 12:11:43 a.m. However, once its total phase is complete, the Sun will again be covered until 13:32:07.
Among the next phenomena that will be visible this 2023 in Mexico, it will be possible to observe a lunar eclipse the next 14 October 2023 from the state of Quintana Roo, Yucatan and Campeche.
-On April 11, Venus will approach the star cluster Pleiadesknown as the Seven Sisters and during that same night Mercury it will be able to be seen clearly as it will reach its highest point in the sky.
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– April 20 will take place “ring of fire” eclipse which happens when light from the Sun surrounds the Moon as it passes in front of the largest star.
-22 and early morning of April 23 will see a meteor shower
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-In August will take place the perseids; a meteor shower that occurs year after year, producing up to 60 “shooting stars” per hour.
What is a solar eclipse?
A solar eclipse occurs when a planet or a moon stands in the way of the sun king. What “gives the Sun a form mid monthor looks like the Sun has been “bitten off,” depending on how much of the Sun is covered by the Moon,” according to an explanation from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. (Nasa for its acronyms in English). This cover can be total or partial.
According to information issued by the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), the country will be able to appreciate the alignment of the Moon with the Sun during the day of this 2023.
It should be noted that to observe a solar eclipse it is necessary to take safety measures because if you look directly at the star it can cause serious damage to your eyes, so these are some of the recommendations to take advantage of the phenomenon.
– Always observe it with caution, preferably in an astronomical observatory and with trained professionals.
– Special lenses with a filter that blocks the sun’s harmful rays should always be used., which must have the ISO 12312-2 label. These filters not only reduce visible sunlight to safe and comfortable levels, but also block the sun’s ultraviolet and infrared rays. Great care should be taken to acquire them from specialized or formal companies, where the certification is true.
– Before putting on the special glasses, it is necessary to check that the filter is in perfect condition, without damage, scratches or perforations and that it is no more than three years old.
– A safe option is to use glass to solder mask Grade 12 or above, in lower grades, it cannot be used as they are not sure about enjoying these natural events.
It is forbidden to observe the partial solar eclipse with homemade filters (such as tinted glasses), traditional sunglasses or X-ray plates, as they may cause ophthalmological damage. the safest way observe the partial solar eclipse is through live broadcasts via television or the Internet.