Hello, fellow students of Baldwin School! On October 14th, we have a special date with the sky; an incredible annular solar eclipse will take place.
What does this mean? The Moon will get between us and the Sun, but not fully cover it, forming a bright “ring of fire” in the sky.
In Puerto Rico, we will witness this phenomenon as a partial eclipse, where 43-45% of the Sun will be covered by the Moon. The event will last about 3 hours, from 12:46 pm to 3:50 pm, with the highlight happening between 2:20 pm and 2:24 pm.
This event is greatly significant for astronomers from all over the world as they take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime chance to study the Sun’s corona, or outer atmosphere, which is visible during these celestial events. Foreseeing solar flares and comprehending the behavior of our nearest star, is essential to have a thorough understanding of the Sun’s corona (which is the outer most layer of the suns atmosphere).
The “ring of fire” eclipse will provide a moving reminder of the vastness of our universe for those who will see it, one that transcends boundaries and unites people all around the world through a common feeling of amazement.
Important! Proper eye protection is necessary to observe any solar eclipse, whether it be total or annular. During an eclipse, looking directly at the Sun might harm your eyes permanently. Use of approved solar viewing glasses or other secure viewing techniques, such as projecting the eclipse’s picture onto a surface, is essential.
So, mark the date and get ready to look up in wonder to this celestial phenomena!
