There is an event that keeps all of Spain expectant. This August 12an astronomical event will take place in the sky of our country that It had not been repeated in more than 100 years and that will lead millions of people to look up and contemplate the sky: a solar eclipse.
During the solar eclipse, the moon will be above the sun, leaving many of the country’s cities with a darkened sky. For lovers of this type of events, there is good news. This It won’t be the only eclipse that we will be able to witness in the coming years, but that Spain will witness two more eclipses, a Solar eclipse on August 2, 2027 and an annular eclipse on January 26, 2028.
When will the Solar Eclipse be?
The eclipse that will take place this Wednesday, August 12, will begin at 5:34 p.m. in the Bering Sea and end in the Atlantic at 9:58 p.m., lasting about 4 and a half hours. In Spain, It will enter Galicia at 7:31 p.m. and cross the Peninsula from west to east. until ending around 9:00 p.m. in the Balearic Islands.
Where to see the Eclipse with 100% visibility?
This event makes Spain one of the best countries to see it. The eclipse will cross the country passing through communities such as Galicia, Asturias, Castilla y León, Aragón, Valencian Community and the Balearic Islands.
He National Geographic Institute has collaborated with the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility for the creation of an interactive map that allows those who enter the web to know the best locations. This is because outside the 100% visibility range, it is reduced depending on how far away you are.
Security measures
Contemplating this astronomical phenomenon requires special protection. There are many experts who are already warning of the terrible consequences What can it be like to look at this eclipse without some approved glasses with ISO 12312-2 certification.
The radiation ejected by this event It can cause irreparable damage, leading to blindness in extreme cases.. If using items such as binoculars or telescopes, they must have a solar filter.
For those looking to take good photographs of the Eclipse, the most important thing will be a support that keeps the camera or phone stable, in addition to avoiding the use of zoomwhich tends to take away quality.