A total solar eclipse is planned for April 8 but will only be visible from part of the globe. Thus, the lucky ones will be able to admire this celestial phenomenon in cities across North America, particularly in Canada, Mexico and the United States. The eclipse will begin at 5:42 p.m. (Paris time), with a climax announced at 8:17 p.m. Unfortunately, France is not in the privileged area to witness this magnificent spectacle.
The last solar eclipse occurred on October 14, 2023 and the next one will take place on October 2, 2024. The last total eclipse dates back to December 4, 2021 and was only visible in Antarctica, recalls Numerama. And to enjoy an eclipse of the same kind in the French metropolis, you will have to wait until… September 3, 2081! In Guyana, it will be for 2045.
The exception Saint Pierre and Miquelon
A total eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, and all three are perfectly aligned. Millions of people then find themselves plunged into darkness. This is an extremely rare event. So if you still want to admire the phenomenon, NASA plans to broadcast the eclipse live on his YouTube channel.
If you live in the archipelago of Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, the only French territory affected on April 8, or if you are traveling to North America, it is strongly recommended to use special vision equipment. Watching the eclipse without protection can be very dangerous.