NASA Picture of the Day, April 20, 2023: Today, the world experienced a hybrid solar eclipse. NASA recently shared on social media that a hybrid solar eclipse, in which the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, created a total solar eclipse visible from Australia and Southeast Asia. But no matter where you are, you can now watch the Moon block the Sun through NASA’s live video and exclusive images of the Solar Eclipse.
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NASA Astronomy Images April 20, 2023: See Exclusive Photos of the Hybrid Solar Eclipse
Today, skywatchers witnessed a hybrid solar eclipse in Australia and parts of Southeast Asia. The eclipse passes through the Indian and Pacific Oceans. This hybrid eclipse is named after the Australian coast ‘Ningaloo’. A solar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Moon and Earth are completely or partially aligned. This phenomenon creates darkness on Earth and obscures the bright face of the Sun. NASA warns viewers that it is not safe to look directly at the Sun during much of the eclipse without specialized eye protection.
Image source: NASA
There are different types of solar eclipses such as total, annular, hybrid and partial solar eclipses.
– During a total solar eclipse, the Moon completely obscures the Sun. This allows skywatchers to see the star’s outer atmosphere.
– During an annular solar eclipse, the Moon is aligned with the Sun. However, this time it is farther from the Earth’s surface and does not completely cover the Sun’s surface.
– A hybrid solar eclipse changes from annular to total due to the curvature of our planet.
– During a partial solar eclipse, the Moon is not completely aligned with the Sun, only partially covering its bright surface.
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Skywatchers also shared the video on social media:
This is the real-time eclipse from Exmouth Gulf. #Solar Eclipse2023 pic.twitter.com/5A583Z2E8u
– Chris Lewis (@a_film_maker)
April 20, 2023
Some viewers also shared photos on social networks:
Darkness covers the remote town of Exmouth in Western Australia as a total solar eclipse takes shape. Read more: https://t.co/7M7cRNqv0f #Solar Eclipse2023 pic.twitter.com/EjzuMN4YNk
– Australian (@australian)
April 20, 2023
Solar Eclipse 2023: Watch NASA’s live video here!
For viewers from the rest of the world, NASA shared a video link so they can watch the live stream of the Solar Eclipse. NASA is streaming live images of the solar eclipse through telescopes.
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People from all over the world witnessed the eclipse. This event is almost over but you can still witness this rare phenomenon through images and videos shared by NASA. So enjoy a direct telescope view of the hybrid eclipse!
Categories: Optical Illusion
Source: pagasa.edu.vn