Eclipse a 'once or twice in a lifetime' event
A Guernsey astronomer says people will have to wait until 2081 for the next total eclipse.
A Guernsey astronomer is encouraging people to take advantage of a rare partial solar eclipse, which will only occur once or twice in a lifetime. On August 12, people in the Channel Islands, UK, and Ireland will witness about 90% of the sun being covered by the moon. Dr. Jean Dean from La Société Guernesiaise urged people to safely enjoy the significant solar event.
Dr. Dean highlighted that this eclipse will be the closest the islands have been to total coverage since the total eclipse in 1999. Solar eclipses are not uncommon globally, happening approximately every 18 months, but from any particular location, they are a rare event. Dr. Dean emphasized the importance of using solar eclipse glasses to safely view the event, as even a partial eclipse can be dangerous to the eyes.
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