QUEBEC, Canada — On Saturday, March 29, a deep partial solar eclipse go occur, bringing excitement for skywatchers across North America. This event, na di first significant solar blackout since last October, go allow observers in eastern Canada and di northeastern United States to witness an amazing partially eclipsed sunrise.
This deep partial solar eclipse go block about 93% of di sun’s disk, making am a near-total experience for people wey dey near Akulivik in northern Quebec. This unique sight starts around 4:50 a.m. ET and lasts until 8:43 a.m. ET, with di maximum eclipse at sunrise in some regions.
According to NASA’s data, for those wey dey for northeastern U.S., especially Maine, dem go see about 85% of di sun covered, while folks from Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., go only see 11% and 1% respectively. “Di best places to experience dis eclipse go be along di coast of Atlantic Canada and certain parts of New England,” scientist Jamie Carter noted. “If skies clear up, di sight go dey breathtaking.”
The eclipse go be visible from northern Quebec, where dem fit see di maximum coverage, right down to Greenland, Iceland, and northwest Africa, where di coverage go reduce. For instance, Reykjavik go experience 67% coverage, while London and Paris go only see 30% and 23% respectively.
As di sun dey rise during di eclipse, observers go witness di unique formations called “solar horns,” which create a horizontal smiley face shape. Dis one go be an added treat for those wey manage find themselves in prime viewing spots.
It’s important to note, say even though dis eclipse dey deep, eye protection must be used at all times. “E no safe to look at di sun directly during a solar eclipse without special glasses or filters,” experts emphasize. Anyone wey plan to watch di eclipse must secure approved solar glasses, or use other safe viewing methods, to protect their vision.
For di maximum eclipse, akulivik, an Inuit village in Nunavik, Canada, go experience di highest obscuration level, while other cities like New York and Boston dey also set to enjoy notable views. Observers around di world dey eagerly prepare for dis not-to-miss astronomical event.
Di solar eclipse go also extend into parts of Africa, with Morocco seeing minimal coverage, while in Russia, Khatanga go experience a sunset eclipse, with just a slight 23% obscuration. Di phenomenon is rare, and many eclipse chasers dey anticipate to catch a glimpse of dis celestial wonder.
As di date approaches, skywatchers should make sure dem have their eclipse glasses and make arrangements to be in ideal locations. Dis partial solar eclipse go not only showcase di power of nature, but also di beauty wey come with celestial alignments.
