This 2024, nature will give us a unique spectacle that will not be repeated for a long time: a total solar eclipse, which can be observed practically throughout the northern hemisphere, so thousands of inhabitants of the United States, including from New York, are preparing to enjoy the moment to the fullest.
The total solar eclipse will take place on April 8, 2024, so there are already several plans and events scheduled around it, the purpose of which is so that people can observe it, safely, without losing any details of it.
In addition, it is important that this total solar eclipse will be unique and unrepeatable until 2044, since it has special characteristics, which we will list below.
1) The Sun and the Moon will be in a special position
Just one day before the eclipse occurs, that is, on April 7, the Moon will reach perigee, which is its closest point to the Earth during the month. Already on April 8, the Sun can be seen in the constellation Aries.
That is why experts indicate that the Sun’s corona, in its entirety, will look much larger than usual, because it will also be close to the so-called “solar maximum”, which is when the star is most active inside. of its 11-year solar cycle.
2) It will last longer than other similar eclipses
Compared to the solar eclipse seen in the US in 2017, this one will last almost twice as long, expected to last about 4 minutes and 28 seconds.
3) His career also makes him unique
Precisely, comparing it with that of 2017, this eclipse was seen in the US in its entirety, while in other countries in Northern Central and South America, they saw it partially.
The next eclipse will be seen throughout Mexico; Subsequently, it will cross diagonally towards the North Atlantic, then enter Canada to exit through said territory.
4) Planets will shine in the sky
When the sky is completely dark due to the total solar eclipse, 2 planets can be seen: Venus will shine brightest at 15° from the Sun and Jupiter will shine at 30°, although a little dimmer.
5) It will be the most seen eclipse in history
Due to its trajectory, according to calculations made by NASA, due to the path it will follow, around 31.5 million people will see it live and in its entirety, just in the strip that the US will cross. At that number We must add the millions of people who will see it from other countries and cities.
“This will be the most populous eclipse in the United States, with 31.5 million people who will be able to simply walk outside their homes and experience this event,” said Kelly Korreck, director of NASA’s program to view the 2024 solar eclipse.
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