He october solar eclipse It will be a natural phenomenon that millions of inhabitants of the western hemisphere of the globe will be able to fully or partially appreciate next Saturday the 14th.
To be able to admire the October solar eclipse safely, it is essential to use special glasses. Therefore, here we will explain what requirements these glasses must meet, as well as everything you need to know about what will be the second astronomical event of these characteristics in the year 2023.
How to protect yourself to see the solar eclipse
The only way to see these types of phenomena directly without spoiling your vision involves using special glasses. Thus, according to NASA guidelines, such glasses must strictly comply with the ISO 12312-2 standard. Therefore, ordinary sunglasses are not suitable either.
Finally, we will also emphasize that observing any part of the sun during the eclipse through cameras, telescopes without solar filters, or ordinary binoculars can cause severe eye injuries.
Where can you see the solar eclipse
As happened in 2017, the luckiest eclipse lovers in 2023 will be those in North America (except Alaska), since only in that territory will the so-called “ring of fire” be fully appreciated.
Likewise, the rest of the nations that are part of the American continent will also be able to witness the natural event, although partially. However, this will not be the case in the southernmost areas of Chile and Argentina, where it will not be visible at all.
For its part, although it cannot be observed in the Iberian Peninsula or in the rest of Europe, at least in the westernmost part of the Canary Islands, it will be possible to witness this new occultation of the major star in approximately 12% around the 7:25 p.m.
But don’t worry, because if you don’t live in the United States, but want to follow the phenomenon closely as if you were there, you can also take a look at this note on how to watch the eclipse online in real time.
Likewise, you have the option of downloading these apps to see the stars and some other astronomy applications and thus obtain fully updated information.
