TRIBUNJATIM.COM – In October 2023, there will be the most awaited astronomical phenomenon.
Namely a ring solar eclipse.
This phenomenon will be the last solar eclipse in 2023.
Quoted from Kompas.com, a solar eclipse occurs when the Earth, Moon and Sun are in a parallel line.
Then, the Moon’s shadow will fall on Earth, thus covering the appearance of the Sun.
It is called a total eclipse if the Moon’s shadow completely covers the Sun.
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However, when the Moon is at its farthest point from Earth, its shadow cannot cover the entire Sun.
Because the size of the Moon still looks smaller when viewed from Earth, the Sun’s light will look like a ring.
So, can the annular solar eclipse in October 2023 be observed in Indonesia?
Research Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) Thomas Djamaluddin said that the annular solar eclipse cannot be witnessed in Indonesia.
“Annular solar eclipse on the American continent on October 14 2023,” he said, when confirmed Kompas.comThursday (5/10/2023).
Likewise, Indonesian amateur astronomer, Marufin Sudibyo, explained that an annular solar eclipse will occur on October 14-15 2023 Indonesian time.
Illustration of a ring solar eclipse. (NASA)
Unfortunately, Indonesian people cannot enjoy the view of the last solar eclipse this year.
“It won’t be visible. It won’t pass through,” he said, when contacted separately, Thursday.
Source: Kompas.com
2023-10-06 09:38:12
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