Summary
- According to astronomers the total eclipse will be visible in Greenland Iceland Spain, parts of the North Atlantic Ocean and northern Russia.
- According to astronomers the total eclipse will be visible in Greenland, Iceland Spain, parts of the North Atlantic Ocean and northern Russia.
- However several areas in North Africa especially parts of West Africa will experience a very large partial solar eclipse.
Millions of people Millions of people around the world will have the chance to watch a rare total solar eclipse on August 12.
According to astronomers the total eclipse will be visible in Greenland Iceland Spain, parts of the North Atlantic Ocean and northern Russia.
In these places the Moon will completely cover the Sun allowing people to see the Sun’s outer atmosphere known as the corona for a short time.
The eclipse will not be visible in Arab countries. However several areas in North Africa, especially parts of West Africa will experience a very large partial solar eclipse.
In Algeria the Moon is expected to cover about 96% of the Sun making it one of the best places in Africa to view the event.
In Rabat, Morocco around 88% of the Sun will be covered. Tunisia is expected to see about 50% coverage while Mauritania could see around 46%.
Astronomers have warned people not to look directly at the Sun during the eclipse as it can seriously damage the eyes.
They advise using certified solar eclipse glasses or other safe viewing equipment around the world will have the chance to watch a rare total solar eclipse on August 12.
According to astronomers the total eclipse will be visible in Greenland, Iceland Spain, parts of the North Atlantic Ocean and northern Russia.
In these places the Moon will completely cover the Sun allowing people to see the Sun’s outer atmosphere known as the corona, for a short time.
The eclipse will not be visible in Arab countries. However several areas in North Africa especially parts of West Africa will experience a very large partial solar eclipse.
In Algeria the Moon is expected to cover about 96% of the Sun making it one of the best places in Africa to view the event.
In Rabat, Morocco around 88% of the Sun will be covered. Tunisia is expected to see about 50% coverage while Mauritania could see around 46%.
Astronomers have warned people not to look directly at the Sun during the eclipse as it can seriously damage the eyes.
They advise using certified solar eclipse glasses or other safe viewing equipment.
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