The first solar eclipse of the year has begun and will end at 18:27.
This was reported by the Shamakhi Astrophysical Observatory.
The maximum phase of the solar eclipse will occur at 16:12.
This eclipse is mainly observed over Antarctica.
Since the type of eclipse depends on the observer’s position, it is visible in Argentina, Madagascar, South Africa, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Seychelles, Mozambique, Chile, Botswana, Malawi, Zambia, South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands, Mauritius, Reunion, Lesotho and a number of other countries.
It should be noted that during a solar eclipse, the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth, preventing the Sun’s rays from reaching the Earth. As a result, a shadow of the Moon is formed on certain parts of the Earth’s surface and an eclipse is observed. A solar eclipse occurs only during the new Moon phase. (apa)