Get ready to see a stunning celestial event in Patagonia this October! It will be possible to see the ring of fire that forms when the Moon covers the Sun’s center for an amazing 6 minutes and 20 seconds. It will be visible in the beautiful scenery of Patagonia.
The skies over both Argentina and Chile will be filled with a beautiful annular sun eclipse on Monday, October 2nd. This one-of-a-kind chance to see the eclipse without any big problems makes it more exciting.
Eclipse Solar Annular: Visible in Patagonia
From 4:00 PM to 6:20 PM (local time), this partial eclipse will happen. The brightest part will happen around 5:25 PM. If you are in Santa Cruz, you will be able to see the whole ring of fire effect.
When the Moon covers the Sun’s center, only its edges can be seen, forming a beautiful ring-like shape, this is called the “ring of fire.” In places where the Moon’s shadow falls on Earth, you can see this beautiful sight.
- Date: Monday, October 2nd
- Time: Between 4:00 PM and 6:20 PM (peak at 5:25 PM)
- Best Viewing Location: Santa Cruz, Patagonia
Mark your calendars and get your watching gear ready for one of the most amazing things that can happen in nature. This annular solar eclipse is something you should not miss, no matter how much you know about astronomy or how interested you are in the sky.
On Thursday, February 22 at 6 p.m., the Planetario Galileo-Galilei in Buenos Aires became the site of a series of talks and shows put on by the main center for astronomical outreach.
The Planetario’s YouTube page has a live stream of the event that you can watch. No matter where you are (coast, mountains, etc.), the eclipse will be at its strongest around 5:25 PM.