First solar eclipse of the year to seen in the Antarctica
The first solar eclipse of the year is scheduled for Tuesday, with visibility primarily limited to approximately 2% of the global population. The event is classified as an annular eclipse, occurring when the moon positions itself between the Earth and…
The first solar eclipse of the year is scheduled for Tuesday, with visibility primarily limited to approximately 2% of the global population. The event is classified as an annular eclipse, occurring when the moon positions itself between the Earth and the sun but at a distance insufficient to completely obscure the sun.
The annular eclipse will be fully visible in Antarctica, a region predominantly occupied by research stations and various wildlife species. Observers in parts of southern Africa and the southern tip of South America will experience a partial eclipse. In South Africa, maximum visibility is expected in the early afternoon, and the National Space Agency has advised the use of protective eyewear for safe observation.
The first solar eclipse of the year is scheduled for Tuesday, with visibility primarily limited to approximately 2% of the global population.
Solar eclipses occur several times annually, contingent upon the moon's shadow path. Last year featured two partial eclipses, while the most recent total solar eclipse occurred in North America in 2024. A forthcoming total solar eclipse is anticipated in August, with visibility across Greenland, Iceland, Spain, Russia, and parts of Portugal. Partial eclipse visibility is expected in extensive areas of Europe, Africa, and North America.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
