Skywatchers Get Rare Glimpse of Once-in-a-Decade Hybrid Solar Eclipse
Skywatchers Get Rare Glimpse of Once-in-a-Decade Hybrid Solar Eclipse
Sputnik International
The hybrid solar eclipse is a breathtaking sight to behold, with the sun's corona appearing as a bright, glowing halo around the moon's silhouette and it is a rare and awe-inspiring event that draws people from around the world to witness its beauty.
This rare celestial event is a breathtaking sight to behold, with the sun's corona appearing as a bright, glowing halo around the moon's silhouette, and it is a rare and awe-inspiring occurrence that draws people from around the world to witness its beauty.During the April 20 solar eclipse, the width of the moon's shadow over the Earth's surface was just 49 km. It began as an annulus in the Indian Ocean, with total eclipse visible on the Cape Peninsula and Barrow Island in Western Australia, East Timor, Damar Island, and Papua Province in Indonesia. The event concluded as a circular eclipse in the Pacific Ocean.Take a look at this rare phenomenon in Sputnik's gallery:
This once-in-a-decade hybrid solar eclipse is a spectacular natural phenomenon that occurs when the moon's shadow falls on the Earth's surface, partially or fully blocking the sun's rays. This rare occurrence happens when the moon is at a particular distance from the Earth, leading to a perfect alignment of the sun, moon, and our planet.
This rare celestial event is a breathtaking sight to behold, with the sun's corona appearing as a bright, glowing halo around the moon's silhouette, and it is a rare and awe-inspiring occurrence that draws people from around the world to witness its beauty.
During the April 20 solar eclipse, the width of the moon's shadow over the Earth's surface was just 49 km. It began as an annulus in the Indian Ocean, with total eclipse visible on the Cape Peninsula and Barrow Island in Western Australia, East Timor, Damar Island, and Papua Province in Indonesia. The event concluded as a circular eclipse in the Pacific Ocean.
Take a look at this rare phenomenon in Sputnik's gallery:
During a hybrid solar eclipse, the Moon's shadow moves across the Earth's surface at supersonic speeds.
Above: East Timorese President Jose Ramos-Horta (L) received a pan and a stick, which according to local belief would restore the sun, during the solar eclipse in Dili.
Indonesian youths wear protective glasses to watch the solar eclipse in Jakarta, Indonesia. This rare solar eclipse crossed over remote parts of Australia, Indonesia and East Timor on Thursday.
One of the most exciting aspects of a hybrid solar eclipse is that it provides an opportunity for scientists to study the sun's corona, which is usually invisible to the naked eye.
Above: A general view showing the partial solar eclipse in Jakarta.
During the eclipse, researchers can use specialized equipment to capture images and data about the corona, helping them to better understand the sun's magnetic field and other important properties.
Above: A general view shows the partial solar eclipse in Denpasar, on Indonesia's resort island of Bali.
Children glimpse at the solar eclipse reflected on the base of a telescope in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Those who were lucky enough either saw the darkness of the total eclipse or the “ring of fire” as the sun peered out from behind the new moon.
While it was only visible in its entirety from a few remote locations, people in other areas were still able to catch a partial glimpse of the event with protective glasses.
Above: Indonesian women use protective glasses to watch the solar eclipse in Jakarta, Indonesia.
The hybrid solar eclipse in seen from Lautem, East Timor.
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