2024-07-19 01:08:25
A total solar eclipse is approaching and will be visible in three countries in the northern hemisphere. However, in other parts of the world, such as South America, the alignment of the Sun, Moon and Earth will be different.
For today, April 8, a eclipse solar total in the sky. However, the event will be 100% visible only in some places in the United States, Canada and Mexico. In other parts of the world, the minutes in which the Moon completely covers the Sun will not be experienced, but the astronomical event will be appreciated in a certain way.
In which South American countries will the solar eclipse be visible?
According to the specialized portal Time and Date, the solar eclipse of April 8 will be visible in three South American countries as a partial solar eclipseThe territories where the astronomical event can be observed are the following:
- Colombia
- Ecuador
- Venezuela.
The maximum darkening of the Sun that will be visible from South America is 13.18%. Photo: IA / LR
Solar eclipse in Colombia: what time will it be visible?
The partial solar eclipse in Colombia will begin at 12:39 p.m. (local time) and will end at 2:35 p.m. The Sun will be obscured by the Moon in a very small percentage, with variations between 0.19% and 13.18% of the solar disk.
The Colombian cities where the eclipse will be visible are Barranquilla, Cartagena, Montería, San Andrés, Santa Marta, Sincelejo and Valledupar.
The best place to see the solar eclipse in Colombia, according to Time and Date, will be San Andrés, where the Sun will darken by 13.18%. However, it is worth mentioning that a sky with moderate cloud cover is forecast.
The eclipse will be visible in a very small part of Colombian territory. Photo: Time and Date
Solar eclipse in Ecuador: what time will it be visible?
In Ecuador, the partial solar eclipse will be visible only in the Galapagos Islands and the obscuration will be 3.87%. The event will begin at 10:57 am (local time) and end at 12:43 pm.
The eclipse is expected to be visible near Darwin Island. The astronomical event will not be visible in other parts of the country.
The Galapagos Islands are located 1,395 km from the capital of Ecuador. Photo: Google Maps
Solar eclipse in Venezuela: what time will it be visible?
The partial solar eclipse in Venezuela will be barely visible and will only be visible in certain areas in the north of the country.
The partial eclipse will begin at 1:38 pm (local time) near Matajuna and will culminate at 3:41 pm near Aves Island.