Solar eclipse today Astronomers warn: "Wear your glasses".

 

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Solar eclipse today.. Astronomers warn: "Wear your glasses"

The Earth will witness a deep partial solar eclipse on Sunday, with the moon covering a large portion of the sun's disk in specific regions of the Southern Hemisphere, including New Zealand, parts of Australia, and some Pacific islands.
According to the Jeddah Astronomical Society, a solar eclipse may be exciting to watch, but it poses real risks when not observed correctly.

Relevant scientific authorities have stressed the need to protect the eyes from the harm caused by looking directly at the sun, as it can cause permanent damage to the retina.
The most recommended methods of protection include using special solar eclipse glasses, safe filters for telescopes and binoculars, or following the event via live broadcasts from official astronomical observatories.

The Earth will witness a deep partial solar eclipse on Sunday, with the moon covering a large portion of the sun's disk in specific regions of the Southern Hemisphere, including New Zealand, parts of Australia, and some Pacific islands.
The world is set to witness a partial solar eclipse on Sunday, which can be seen in these countries.
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The world is set to witness a partial solar eclipse on Sunday, which can be seen in these countries.
According to the Jeddah Astronomical Society, a solar eclipse may be exciting to watch, but it poses real risks when not observed correctly.

Relevant scientific authorities have stressed the need to protect the eyes from the harm caused by looking directly at the sun, as it can cause permanent damage to the retina.
The most recommended methods of protection include using special solar eclipse glasses, safe filters for telescopes and binoculars, or following the event via live broadcasts from official astronomical observatories.

It is also strongly advised against using regular sunglasses or traditional tools such as smoked glass pieces, as they are ineffective in protecting against harmful rays.
Furthermore, doctors continually warn on specialized medical websites that viewing a solar eclipse without proper eye protection exposes the eyes to harmful sun rays, which can cause eye damage.

Via mobile camera

They also warn that viewing the solar eclipse through a mobile camera may also damage the mobile camera.
Symptoms that may occur when viewing a solar eclipse without eye protection include loss of central vision, solar retinopathy, distorted vision, and color changes in vision.
According to a post by the Jeddah Astronomical Society on its official Facebook page, the eclipse's description as "deep" refers to the large percentage of solar coverage in those areas.
This event will not be visible in Saudi Arabia or any other Arab country, and the total eclipse duration will be four hours and 25 minutes.

However, it will only be visible in some parts of the Southern Hemisphere, and coverage varies by location. In New Zealand, the southern part, such as Christchurch, will see approximately 72% of the sun's disk covered, while the northern part, such as Auckland, will have a lower percentage. Coverage in the north will reach approximately 70% and in the south, approximately 80%, coinciding with sunrise.

In Australia, coverage on the east coast, such as Sydney, is approximately 3%. Pacific islands such as Tonga, Samoa, and Fiji have coverage of approximately 27%. In Antarctica, research stations such as McMurdo Station will see coverage of approximately 72%. This eclipse represents an important scientific opportunity to test astronomical observational instruments and verify orbital calculations of the Moon and Sun. It is also useful for studying the effect of light and shadows on the atmosphere.

This event is an educational opportunity to raise awareness of astronomy through school experiments such as measuring shadows or monitoring temperature changes. It also attracts astronomy enthusiasts in viewing areas to observe the phenomenon and document the astronomical phenomenon.