Skywatchers across certain parts of the globe are in for a treat as a partial solar eclipse is set to occur on September 21.
This phenomenon happens when the moon moves between the Earth and the sun, obscuring part of the solar disk and creating a striking darkened glow.
Earlier this month, residents of the UAE were amazed by an extended lunar eclipse that lasted 82 minutes. Images of the moon in various phases flooded social media as stargazers eagerly watched the Blood Moon rise over the Emirates.
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While the solar eclipse on September 21 promises to be a visual spectacle, it’s crucial to avoid looking directly at it without proper eclipse glasses. Gazing at the sun without protection can cause serious, permanent eye damage.
The partial solar eclipse can be viewed from Australia, Antarctica, American Samoa, Cook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Norfolk Island, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, and Wallis and Futuna, as reported by Time and Date.
Although UAE residents won’t witness the eclipse in person, astronomy enthusiasts can watch a livestream hosted by Time and Date, starting at 10pm UAE time. The peak eclipse is expected at 11.41pm.
According to Space.com, only 0.2% of the global population will experience the solar eclipse live, primarily from island nations like New Zealand, Samoa, and Tonga.
