An annular solar eclipse will occur on Saturday, October 14, 2023 which will be visible from Colombia. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, thereby totally or partly obscuring the image of the Sun for a viewer on Earth.
This annular solar eclipse will only be fully visible in a narrow section of Colombia, especially Cali. Those in Cali will be in the path of totality. Observers there can experience the “ring of fire” that is characteristic for this kind of solar eclipse.
Those of us on the Caribbean coast, including Barranquilla, will experience a partial eclipse with an eclipse magnitude of approximately 81%.
What is an annular solar eclipse?
A solar eclipse is perhaps the most anticipated astronomical event by millions of people worldwide, a natural wonder that has captured the attention of humanity for centuries.
This year Colombia will experience an annular solar eclipse, which will occur on Saturday, October 14, 2023. This means that due to the distance between the Moon and the Earth, the moon will not completely cover the Sun. As a result, it will appear as a dark circle above another, slightly larger, bright circle.
How can I safely watch a solar eclipse?
Solar eclipses can be an exciting celestial phenomenon, but remember that you have to watch it safely or may risk injuring your eyes. NASA recommends wearing eclipse glasses during a solar eclipse which and can learn more about from their Youtube channel.
If you’re wondering where you can buy eclipse glasses in order to safely watch the solar eclipse in Colombia, Amazon.com ships many items directly to your home in Colombia. You can buy a pack of American-made eclipse sunglasses for as low as $10 USD. Make sure the eclipse sunglasses you purchase are ISO 12312-2 certified.
What time does the solar eclipse start on October 14, 2023?
Below you’ll find additional details of this celestial event:
Start time of eclipse: 11:32:47
Maximum eclipse: 13:19:22
Total magnitude of sun coverage: 81.6%
End time of eclipse: 14:59:51
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