Watch the first solar eclipse of 2022 next week

A solar eclipse is a phenomenon that occurs when Moon passing between the Earth and the Sun in the same line and observed from the Earth.

A partial eclipse occurs when the Moon only partially obscures the Sun. During the next eclipse, according to NASA, about 64% of the Sun will be obscured, and this proportion will vary depending on the viewer’s position.

There won’t be total solar eclipse in 2022. However, there will be another partial solar eclipse on October 25, visible from Europe, Northeast Africa, the Middle East and Western Asia, according to NASA.

The next solar eclipse will be on April 20, 2023; This eclipse will be a hybrid eclipse, consisting of a total solar eclipse and a “ring of fire” or annular eclipse. The next total solar eclipse visible from central America, Mexico and eastern Canada will take place on April 8, 2024.

A partial eclipse lasts a little longer than a total eclipse. During total eclipses, the Moon’s shadow can briefly cover the entire moon Sun. In a partial eclipse, however, this period lasts much longer.

While eclipse visibility depends on the viewer’s region, timeanddate.com has information about when the eclipse begins and ends globally. The first solar eclipse of 2022 will be visible at 1845 GMT on April 30. The maximum solar eclipse will occur a few hours later, at 20:41 GMT. After that, the eclipse will end at 22:37 GMT.

There will be some live streams of the event for those unable to watch live on Timeanddate.com. In addition, the YouTube channel Gyaan ki gareebi Live will start broadcasting when the eclipse begins.

What will a partial eclipse look like?

A partial eclipse usually looks like the Moon has “bitten” or took a piece out of the Sun. You can imagine it very clearly when you think about the geometry of the solar system: Because the Moon is near The earth than the Sun so it could pass in front of us.

The size of the “bite” you see depends on where you are. The largest “bites” will be observed in the tip of South America and the surrounding ocean, according to timeanddate.com.

When a total solar eclipse occurs, it is due to a lucky coincidence. The Sun’s diameter is 400 times larger than the Moon’s, but the Moon orbits the Earth 400 times closer to the Earth than the Earth orbits the Sun. About once every 18 months, a total solar eclipse occurs when the paths overlap.

Tips for viewing the eclipse

To safely observe the Sun or view a solar eclipse, you must use special protective glasses or certified eclipse glasses.

Sunglasses will essentially not protect you, even if they have UV protection. In fact, the safest way to observe a solar eclipse is through indirect methods, using an easy-to-record pinhole camera with equipment at home.

If you want to use the camera, make sure to use special sunlight filters on your device. Smartphones also need protective filters and if you do, choose a simple and wide angle to protect the camera.

NASA recommends extreme caution during eclipse viewing, emphasizing that you should only remove your glasses during phases of a total eclipse. For a partial eclipse, always wear glasses.