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This Monday, December 14, Chile, one of the places with the cleanest skies in the world for stellar observation, will be a privileged setting to appreciate the total solar eclipse, an astronomical phenomenon long awaited by experts around the world and by the inhabitants of the country.
For 24 minutes, the new Moon will pass over the face of the Sun and completely cover it for no more than 120 seconds, an event that has been described by NASA as a “heavenly coincidence”.
The phenomenon can be partially observed in several South American countries such as Peru, Bolivia, Uruguay or Paraguay, but It will be in Chile and Argentina where it can be seen in its entirety.
However, it is important to emphasize that you will not be able to look at the Sun directly or indirectly, this will only be possible with specialized lenses with filters and the label ISO 12312-2.
According to the official government site, the eclipse will be seen in a total way in the regions of La Araucanía, Los Ríos and in Isla Mocha, in the Biobío Region; while it will be partially observed throughout the national territory, beginning at 13:03 hours and 44 seconds in Temuco.
According to experts’ estimates, in the Biobio 94% will be seen; in The lakes visibility will be 93%; in Ñuble 92% will be seen; in the Maule and O’Higgins 87% and 81%, respectively; Meanwhile in Aysén it will be 79%; and in the regions of Valparaiso and Metropolitan visibility will reach 78%.
In the following map you can check what percentage of darkness will be in each region of the country.
What will be the visibility by regions of the solar eclipse? 🤔 This will cross the La Araucanía region and part of the Los Ríos region, being partially visible throughout the national territory 🌒✨ For more information, visit https://t.co/UpYr8KhVvn pic.twitter.com/uOeZDlvrYR
– Government of Chile (@GobiernodeChile) December 12, 2020
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