The summer of 2018 continues to delight us with the amazing events that happen around our planet. Recently we could observe a lunar Eclipse, and on the 11th of August we will have the opportunity to see a partial solar Eclipse. Will tell who was more fortunate than others.
During the partial solar Eclipse on August 11, the Moon will pass between Earth and the sun, throwing a shadow on our planet. From earth it would look as though the Moon will cover a part of the sun.
Where to watch the solar Eclipse
How much the Moon will close the sun, depends on where you will observe this phenomenon. At the North pole the sun’s surface is under 65 percent. Residents of Yakutsk will be able to see how the sun hides for 57 percent. In addition to Russia, the Eclipse will be able to observe the inhabitants of North America, Scandinavia, China, Mongolia and Korea.
How and what time to watch the Eclipse
The phenomenon can be observed for almost two hours. It will start in 12 hours 36 minutes Moscow time. The maximum phase will come in 13 hours and 23 minutes and the outcome of the phenomenon in 14 hours 8 minutes. To see the Eclipse without harming your health will be using special goggles.
When is the next Eclipse
A total solar Eclipse is expected on 2 July 2019. The next full lunar Eclipse is expected on 20 January 2019. We recall these dates to the participants of our chat in Telegram.
How many and how to watch the solar Eclipse of August 11, 2018
Ernest Vasilevskiy