On November 13, 2012
will be a total solar eclipse that will be observable from South America, South
Pacific, Northern Australia and New Zealand. This astronomical phenomenon will
start at 19:50 GMT and will end at 23:00 GMT. Also from South America as seen
from 22:20 GMT.
The following picture
shows the places from which you can observe.
The black dot marks the sites
where the eclipse will be total, the lunar disk completely clog the Sun, while
the shadow indicates the places where it will be partial.
How to safely observe a
solar eclipse
The safest way to watch
an eclipse is by projection old technique. Take a piece of cardboard and make a
small hole in the center. Pointing at the Sun cardboard that light passes
through the small hole and has to project on a flat white surface.
Be especially careful
with the glasses for solar observations that are sold in stores, because not
all are certified to ensure that they are treated with appropriate filters to
prevent eye damage.
To avoid the risk of
irreversible damage to the eye:
Do not look at the sun
directly with the naked eye
Do not look at the sun
with telescopes or other optical devices that do not have adequate filters
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