After transiting three eclipses during the yeartwo of the moon, including the longest of this century, and an annular solar eclipse, this 2021 will close with a total eclipse of the sun which will be visible at the planet’s south pole on December 4th.
Solar eclipses occur when the moon comes between the sun and our planet. thus blocking its light for a region of the earth and projecting a shadow that causes a sudden darkening, as if it were night, on this occasion, the darkening is estimated to last 1 minute and 54 seconds.
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Where will it be visible?
It can be seen in its entirety in Antarctica, while the southern tip of Australia, Africa and America will be able to partially view it. The best place to observe the eclipse will be the Argentine Port in the Falklands and Cape Town in South Africa.
Other places where you can see the eclipse partially will be: New Zealand, Namibia and the city of Ushuaia in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina.
Due to the impossibility of the majority of the world’s inhabitants to observe the phenomenon, NASA will broadcast the solar eclipse live from the Union Glacier, in Antarctica, from its official YouTube channel and in his website.
How to see a solar eclipse?
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It is important to note that solar eclipses cannot be seen with the naked eyeThis is due to the radiation emitted by the sun, which can cause damage to the retina that is sometimes irreversible. In this sense, to observe a solar eclipse, it is necessary to use special lenses but watch out! regular sunglasses don’t work You can also use a welding filter that offers real eye protection.
The eclipse will begin at 01:00 am (UTC) at 33 minutes will reach its peak, when the moon completely covers the sun. This will be the best time to observe the solar corona, the outer part of the solar atmosphere that is commonly invisible to the human eye. Finally, this phenomenon will come to an end at 02:06.
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Source: Misionesonline