When the solar eclipse comes, 21 August 2017

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 When the total solar eclipse in 2017

The solar eclipse is one of the most anticipated astronomical phenomena of the year. Seeing the brightly lit solar disk slowly disappearing behind the moon disk is a memorable experience. And a fortunate experience that has been felt by society in Indonesia twice in 2016. That is a total solar eclipse on March 9, 2016, and solar eclipse ring that seen as a partial solar eclipse in Indonesia on September 1, 2016. Well that year 2016, When the solar eclipse comes 2017?

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A total solar eclipse occurs when the whole moon disc covers the solar disk. Because at that time the size of the moon disk is larger than the size of the sun disk then the entire solar disk will be covered by the moon disk. As a result, the sun disk that had been light seemed to disappear and caused a night in a very exotic day. Even stars and planets will be visible when the total solar eclipse.
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Total solar eclipse 21 August 2017 will take place at 23:48 - 03:02 pm. While the partial solar eclipse will take place at 22:47 - 04:05 pm. The maximum duration of a total solar eclipse reaches 2 minutes 40 seconds and is centered in Illinois, USA. The total solar eclipse will cross the Pacific Ocean, the United States, and the Atlantic Ocean. While the solar eclipse will partially cross the Pacific Ocean, North America, South America, and the Atlantic Ocean. source: http://www.kalastro.id/

How To View Solar Eclipse

The safest way to observe the eclipse is when the sun is slowly covered in the moon and the condition of the sky gradually darkens (partial solar eclipse) is recommended to use filters or special glasses to see the sun. How to see it also do not be too focused because at that time the sun has not all closed and some sunlight is still gushing strong can damage the retina of the eye.

"So watch a few minutes, not too cool, occasionally look elsewhere and not focus on the sun it will be safe,"

When the sun is completely closed and the sky darkens, the filter that protects the eye can be removed. The beauty of the total solar eclipse can be witnessed directly with the eyes. But keep in mind, do not stay too long because the total duration of this total solar eclipse is only 2 to 3 minutes. After that, the sun will part and the sky is clear again. As the sun begins to drain, the eye filter should be used so that sunlight does not damage the retina.

"When the moon begins to fall apart from the sun, the bright sun discs will blind once the pupils are enlarged and that can damage the retina of the eye,"

About the place, suggest seeing it in a field location that is not blocked by trees or other objects. For example, beach, field or high place. 

To be able to enjoy the solar eclipse in 2017, there are rules that should always be remembered.

The rule is when the sun is still visible in the sky, never see the sun with eyes without tools. Use sun filters on sun glasses during observation. Do not use sunglasses, exposed films, CDs, or other filters, as they may harm the eyes.

When the totality occurs for 2-3 minutes, the sun is not visible and the observer can see directly into the sun's corona. However, as soon as the totality ends and the sun appears again, wear eclipse glasses equipped with a solar filter to watch a partial eclipse. 
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So little about how to see the solar eclipse and when the solar eclipse comes.

Solar eclipse comes on 21 August 2017.

More information about the solar eclipse 21 August 217 can be seen at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_eclipse_of_August_21,_2017

 


You can also see the countdown time when the total solar eclipse on this website.    https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/total-solar-eclipse.html 

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