✨Total solar eclipses are super rare and offer a unique opportunity to witness the moon shadow the sun.
🌕The moon is the same size as the sun in the sky, creating a perfect solar eclipse.
🌎Standing in the moon's shadow allows us to see the sun's corona and atmosphere.
🚀Total solar eclipses might be rare not just on Earth, but in the entire universe.
👽If aliens were to visit Earth, they might come as tourists to witness a total solar eclipse.
What is a total solar eclipse?
—A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes directly between the sun and the Earth, casting a shadow on the Earth's surface.
Why won't we experience totality?
—We won't experience totality because we are not in the path where the moon's shadow will completely cover the sun.
Will it be safe to look at the sun during the eclipse?
—No, it is never safe to look directly at the sun. We will provide solar eclipse glasses for safe viewing.
What will we see during the eclipse?
—We will see the moon passing in front of the sun, creating a partial eclipse where a chunk of the sun will be covered.
Why are total solar eclipses so rare?
—Total solar eclipses are rare because they require the moon to be in the perfect position and size to perfectly cover the sun.
00:00Matthew Simone introduces himself as the head interpreter at the HR McMillan Space Center observatory.
00:09On Monday, a total solar eclipse will occur, but we won't experience totality.
00:23During the eclipse, the moon will pass in front of the sun, casting a shadow on the Earth.
00:35Starting around 11:00, we will see a partial eclipse where a chunk of the sun will be covered.
00:42Solar eclipse glasses will be provided for safe viewing of the eclipse.
00:53Telescopes will be available to view the eclipse, and if the weather is clear, the solar filter will allow us to see the sun's surface.
02:06Total solar eclipses are rare and offer a chance to witness the moon perfectly shadow the sun.
02:24Witnessing a total solar eclipse is a unique opportunity that should not be missed.
