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He solar eclipse 2024 on April 8 promises to be a unique event for the United States, Mexico and Canada; showing total darkness lasting at least 4 minutes at its peak: at 10:00 AM (PST, Los Angeles/Vancouver,) at 11:00 AM (CST, Mexico City,) and at 12:00 PM (EST, Washington/New York.) By now, most of those who wish to witness this phenomenon already have protective glasses for their ‘mission.’ However, for those who prefer a more ‘natural’ view without your corneas are in danger, there is the alternative of see the eclipse Through the Pinhole effect.
What is the Pinhole Effect and how does it make the 2024 eclipse more spectacular?
As explained by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA, for its acronym in English), the Pinhole effect or ‘Small Hole,’ is produced thanks to the way light behaves when passing through a tiny hole. This creates a focused and inverted image on the screen opposite it. Beyond the lenses, many experts agree that this measure of indirect observation for the solar eclipse 2024 It is safer.
Just like him Pinhole effect creates a kind of pinhole projector, you can observe the Sun indirectly on any surface, and therefore appreciate the transit of the sun. solar eclipse 2024. In fact, on social media, tutorials are being revived to create ‘pinhole devices’ using a cereal box and some aluminum foil; techniques dating back to see the eclipse lunar occurred last October 14, 2023.
Another way you can appreciate the ‘Pinhole effect‘is with the trees. Thanks to their leaves, they serve as natural projectors during the partial phases of eclipses. On this occasion, for example, it will be possible to observe when the light emitted by the solar eclipse 2024 poke through the small holes in the foliage, and thus begin to project ‘little moons’ on the ground (and even on your hands if you stand in the right shade.)
You already know: while most people will watch the show with their view upwards, you could use the fascinating ‘Pinhole effect‘ for a unique beauty. What’s more: if the weather favors wind during the onset of the solar eclipse 2024 and you are under the trees, you will observe an interesting ‘dance of shadows’ thanks to the cautious movement of the leaves. Please note that if you also decide see the eclipse directly, you should NOT forget to put on your protective glasses before turning up.