Thousands of people gather in southern Chile to see an eclipse



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FAn unusual astronomical phenomenon, although visible in the skies of Chile and Argentina for the second consecutive year, for 24 minutes the moon will pass between the Earth and the Sun and will completely cover the star for 120 seconds, a phenomenon described by POT as a “heavenly coincidence”.

The eclipse aroused the curiosity of thousands of tourists, who did not give up traveling to the region despite the rain forecast for Monday.

Local authorities asked that tourists not travel to the city of Pucon, one of the places with a privileged view of the eclipse, due to an exponential increase in infections by the new coronavirus, what causes the disease COVID-19-19, would jeopardize the summer season, in janeiro me February, due to possible restrictions and quarantines.

Protocols to avoid crowds on beaches, parks and hills, in addition to control S bathrooms and a random screening plan in public spaces are some of the government’s measures to prevent massive contagion.

According to the latest epidemiological report from the Chilean Ministry of Health, La Araucania has 1,032 cases of COVID-19-19.

To Câtimes Tourism of Pucon It is estimated that on Monday more than 120,000 people will enter the territory.

The eclipse is partially visible from countries such as Peru, Bolivia, Uruguay or Paraguay, but it will be fully observed in Chile and Argentina.

Chile is known internationally for having the best conditions to observe the universe, so most infrastructure Advanced space observation facilities are installed in the country.

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