On April 8, more than 31 million residents in the country, from Texas to Maine, will be in a privileged location to live a unique and unforgettable experience a total solar eclipsebut even those who are outside this band will be able to see a partial eclipse, in which the moon will appear to be biting the sun.
Today we were accompanied by Dr. Cristian Ferradasspace physicist in the Heliophysics division, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, to tell us a little more about this exciting experience.
A total solar eclipse is a unique visual and sensory spectacle, almost indescribable for those who have not had the opportunity to experience it.
How will viewers who are located on the tour through the United States be able to enjoy them?
Dr. Cristian Ferradas: “This event is going to be a spectacular event, something very unique and in fact I am among those who have never seen it for the first time, so I am very much looking forward to it, All those who are along the path of totality will be able to observe how the moon will come between the Earth and the sun, What this means is that the moon will first partially cover and during a period that will cover the entire sun, that is, 100%, then obviously this will cause a darkening of the sun that can last from a few seconds to a little more than 4 minutes depending on where you are.”
In the case of those who are in California, they are not in that path of a total eclipse, but what can they expect as viewers?
Dr. Cristian Ferradas: “Of course, if time allows and this eclipse can be observed by all those who are in the states that are along the trajectory and totality, You will be able to observe a partial eclipse, which means that the sun will not be completely covered, but it will be partially covered by the moon. So what you can expect to see is the sun as if a little piece had been taken away from it like a cookie.”
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