The sun eclipse will be total in the United States, and partial in Latin America and Europe!!

This Monday, August 21, there will be a solar eclipse that will be totally visible from the United States, and partially from Central America, North America and Europe. It is an astronomical phenomenon in which the moon passes in front of the Sun and we stop seeing it. It differs from the annular solar eclipse in that in the total eclipse the moon completely covers the Sun, instead of leaving a ring of fire around.

This solar eclipse of 2017 will only be seen totally in a strip of the Earth, that in this occasion includes certain zones of the United States. In the rest of the country the eclipse will be partial, as in Central America, northern South America and Europe.

How to see the solar eclipse 2017?

The most important thing is not to look at the Sun directly without protection, as we can cause serious burns on our retinas. As the ultraviolet light continues to arrive during the partial phase of the eclipse, neither should we see the phenomenon through the clouds nor reflected in the water.

We should not rely on and wear sunglasses, smoked glasses or x-rays. The only 100% safe method is to observe the eclipse indirectly. For example, using a sheet of paper to which a hole is made and placed in front of the Sun. The image of the eclipse is then projected on a second sheet, where we can appreciate it safely. Another option is through telescopes that have the right filters (without those filters, it is just as dangerous).

At what time will the solar eclipse 2017 be in Spain?

In Spain, the solar eclipse will begin around 20:45 hours (peninsular hour), will reach its darkest point about 21.00 hours, and will end a few minutes later. Depending on the geographical location, we can find some differences.

The areas where the eclipse will best be seen are the peninsular northwest (Galicia, León and Salamanca) and the Canary Islands, where the Moon will overshadow 30% of the surface of the sun.

U.S

The United States is the country from which the eclipse can best be contemplated. You will be able to see it starting at 10:16 am (local time) in Lincoln Beach, Oregon. From there, its shadow will shift to the east for about 90 minutes. It will cross the states of Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, and North and South Carolina.

Mexico

In Mexico City, the solar eclipse will begin at 12:01 (local time) and will end at 2:37 pm. The maximum point (38% of darkness), will be at 13:20. In the north of the country, especially Tijuana and Mexicali, the surface of the Sun will cover up to 65%, while in the southern area only 30% of the solar disk will be hidden. In this article you can see what time you can see it in each state of Mexico.

Other countries

NASA will conduct comprehensive coverage of the solar eclipse on August 21. If in your country you can not see it totally or partially, or if you want to follow it from the Internet, you can do it from the website of EL PAÍS or from the official website of the space agency.

REGARDS!!