Hybrid Solar Eclipse 2023: What time is it, dates, places and how to watch it
On Thursday, April 20, the phenomenon known as a hybrid solar eclipse will be visible in parts of the world. Info on when it will occur and how to watch it.
The hybrid solar eclipse is one of nature’s strangest, and at the same time, most fascinating phenomena. Defined by NASA as an eclipse that “can change from annular to total as the shadow of the Moon passes over the surface of the earth”, this event will bring together millions of people around the world, who will be waiting for it to unfold.
There are many questions about this phenomenon, such as the places from where it can be seen and what it consists of. In the event that you are in a country from which you can see it, the question is, what is the best way to view and appreciate the spectacle? This kind of eclipse will not happen again until 2031. Here’s what you need to know about this one.
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Date and time of ‘Ningaloo’, April’s hybrid solar eclipse
Thursday, April 20 is the scheduled date of the eclipse, and from some regions of the planet, you can see it without problems. This phenomenon is highly anticipated due to the low frequency with which it appears in the sky. The expected start period is 2:34 a.m. in the Indian Ocean, as National Geographic reports, while 7:59 a.m. in the Pacific is the marked time for completion.
Which countries will be able to see the hybrid solar eclipse?
Many fans of astronomy who hoped to see this phenomenon of nature will not be able to see it with the naked eye.
In fact, very few areas will be able to observe the event firsthand: specifically, Western Australia, East Timor, and some regions of eastern Indonesia.
There are a number of countries that will witness a partial eclipse- the French Southern Territories, Papua New Guinea and the Marshall Islands.
Schedule: What time can you see the hybrid solar eclipse?
Although it cannot be seen by many in person, it can be watched virtually.
These are the periods when it would be best to observe and appreciate the hybrid solar eclipse in the United States.
- 11:16 p.m. (ET)
- 10:16 p.m. (CT)
- 8:16 p.m. (PT)
Where to stream April’s hybrid solar eclipse?
Because many will want to watch this event live, NASA has prepared ways for people to watch the eclipse. This agency will broadcast the phenomenon through its YouTube channel.
NASA will also be on hand to answer questions about the solar eclipse.