A solar eclipse occurs on Saturday. Find out how you can see

Only people in parts of Antarctica and the southernmost regions of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans will be able to do this see the eclipse With the naked eye, which will take place on Saturday. But you don’t have to be sad, because the event will be broadcast by Channel From the National Observatory on YouTube.

Live observatory will start at 3pm and will bring a few other attractions in addition to the event astronomicalsuch as the promise to participate by astronomer Giusina Nascimento and the presentation of the latest images of Mars, which, not so long ago, witnessed a solar eclipse.

Do you know how eclipses happen?

This phenomenon occurs when moon Located between the Earth and the Sun, it casts a shadow over our planet. In this region “protected” from light by the moon, the darkest part is called the shadow, and around it there is a lighter region called the penumbra.

Therefore, anyone in the small range that covers the shadow area will be able to see a total eclipse. In those areas affected by semi-shade, a partial eclipse can be seen.

how to watch

If you are one of the few who has a chance to see this eclipse, don’t forget to protect your eyes and remember those sunglasses That’s not enough. It is necessary to use x-ray plates or photographic film.

It is also possible to go to hardware and building materials stores and buy welding glass, but be careful, because the shade of such a device should be at least 14.

In 2022 there will be some similar events, of which only April will be the first, but none of them will be observed from Brazil. So, it’s a good idea to keep an eye on the National Observatory channel so you don’t miss any of the transmissions.