20 april 2023

Unfortunately, the last few total solar eclipses have been incredibly difficult to get to and were witnessed by relatively few eclipse-chasers. Not only is that set to change this year, but 2023 will have two very special Here's why 2023 is set to be an exciting one for anyone interested in solar eclipses. A sight for sore eyes The last time a total solar eclipse was experienced by whoever wanted to make the journey into the path of totality was on July 2, 2019, when a stunning eclipse was observed low in the late afternoon sky from northern Chile and Argentina. The long path of a dramatic totality low in the sky. Sadly, particularly for those that stayed away, the 2019 total solar eclipse was the last time eclipse-chasers got to see the solar corona and Baily's beads—the two spectacular phenomena that make total solar eclipses so unique—for a few years. The specter of COVID and its related stringent travel restrictions meant that the last two total solar eclipses were witnessed largely by domestic eclipse-chasers. On Dec. 14, 2020, many travel plans were axed and only local people — this time in southern Chile and Argentina — got to experience totality. Exactly a lunar year later on Dec. 4, 2021, only a few thousand people, mainly in cruise ships in Antarctica and some in a special eclipse flight — got to experience totality … as well as a few thousand Emperor penguins. What about 2022? Sadly, there were no total solar eclipses for anyone to travel to — just a couple of p...

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The path of totality for the April 2023 solar eclipse is the very narrow, dark strip running through the center of this map. At the point where it meets Australia, the path of totality is a mere 25 miles (40 km) wide. The lighter shading represents areas that will experience a partial eclipse. Image via Graham Jones at timeanddate.com posted this When is the April 2023 solar eclipse, where does it happen, and how can you watch it? Plus, what makes this eclipse so special? Read on for 10 things to know about the upcoming solar eclipse. 1. A once-every-10-years eclipse On At either end of this path, the curvature of the Earth increases the distance between the moon and the observer. The moon is then too small to cover the sun completely. As a result, in these locations (which are out over the ocean), the eclipse will appear to be This is called an annular-total eclipse or 2. Who gets totality? The path of totality passes over three countries: Australia, East Timor and Indonesia. In Australia, the path of totality just nicks a small peninsula called North West Cape, about 700 miles (1,100 km) north of Perth. The rest of Australia and a big portion of Southeast Asia will see a During totality, a row of brilliant points of sunlight shines through valleys on the edge of the moon. These beads of light – Baily’s Beads – appear for a few seconds just at the beginning and end of totality. EarthSky friend 3. A golden era for Australia This eclipse kicks off a remarkable run of five t...