spy store miami solar eclipse

Spy Store Miami Solar Eclipse

What is a solar eclipse?

Spy Store Miami Solar Eclipse, A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth. The moon appears to completely cover the disk of the sun. By blocking the sun’s light, the moon casts a shadow that turns day into an eerie twilight here on Earth. Eclipses occur because of the special coincidence of the moon and the sun being the same size to our eyes. The sun is 400 times wider than the moon, but it is also 400 times farther away, so they appear to be the same size in the sky. spy store miami solar eclipse

How can you safely view the solar eclipse?

Spy Store Miami Solar Eclipse

The only moment it’s safe to look at the eclipse is during the 2-3 minutes when the sun is completely behind the moon. Before and after that — during the partial eclipse — special eclipse glasses, or welder’s goggles, must be worn. That’s because the sun’s surface is so bright that if you stare at any portion of it, no matter how small, it produces enough light to permanently damage your retina. Our eyes never evolved to look at the sun without suffering severe damage. Regular sunglasses are also not safe to use.

Why are solar eclipses so rare?

It takes three celestial bodies (the sun, moon and Earth), all of which are on various orbital paths, to line up in the exact way at the right time to create an eclipse. On average, a total eclipse is visible from any one spot on Earth about once every 375 years. In the U.S., it takes about 1,000 years for every geographic location in the Lower 48 to be able to view a total solar eclipse. So you must be in just the right place at just the right time to observe a total solar eclipse.

American Solar Eclipse

The so-called Great American Total Solar Eclipse will darken skies all the way from Oregon to South Carolina, along a stretch of land about 70 miles (113 kilometers) wide. People who descend upon this “path of totality” for the big event are in for an unforgettable experience.

The eclipse experience includes the gradual partial eclipse phase, as the Moon’s disc takes more than an hour to encroach on the Sun. By the time 90% of the Sun is hidden, even for areas adjacent to the eclipse path, we can expect temperatures to drop, the daylight to take on an eerie hue and, possibly, wildlife to behave unusually.

For the few seconds just prior to totality, the final sliver of the Sun’s surface may break up into a “string of pearls”, also known as Bailey’s beads, as sunlight glints through valleys at the Moon’s edge. The diamond ring effect is seen as the last bead fades and it is only after that is extinguished that it is safe to observe the Sun directly. Until, that is, a new diamond sparkles at the opposing solar limb and the sequence reverses as the Sun is uncovered. spy store miami solar eclipse

Where is the best place to see the 2017 eclipse?

This is the most frequently asked question about the Great American Eclipse of August 21, 2017. There are many excellent places to view the eclipse across the entire path of totality. And the truth is, the best place is where you are inside the path if you have clear skies on the magic day!

Here is complete guide to the 2017 total solar eclipse. It includes information about where and when to see it, how long it lasts, what you can expect to see, and how to plan ahead to ensure you get the most out of this incredible experience.

Eclipse Map