When was the last time there was a solar eclipse? When will there be a solar eclipse

A solar eclipse is a rather rare thing. And, as luck would have it, they happen in places that are not so easy to get to. Therefore, all those who really want to see this grandiose astronomical phenomenon must know the exact time and place. For ourselves and for others, we have compiled a map and catalog of total solar eclipses from 2015 to 2035 in order to plan a trip in advance, so to speak, to the venue)))

The most interesting of eclipses is precisely total solar eclipse. With it, you can see the stars and the solar corona during the day for a while. With other types of solar eclipses, these phenomena will no longer be observed.

How to use the total solar eclipse map

• This map can be downloaded. You need to click on the map, and then save it to your computer as a regular picture.
• The black stripes on the map are a trace of a total solar eclipse. It is in this place that the observer will see a total eclipse; in other places the eclipse will be partial.
• The red circle on the trail marks the place where the time of the solar eclipse will be maximum.

How to use the total solar eclipse catalog

• The catalog specifies the card data. In the “locations” column, the countries and regions of the total solar eclipse are accurately indicated. For the maximum phase (red circle on the map), its exact time, coordinates and duration are indicated. The table also shows the width of the shadow: well, this is more so for general development.
• In a word, all those who will observe a total solar eclipse in the place marked on the map with a red circle can consider that they have secured VIP seats. Well, the further you are from these coordinates, the more mediocre your viewing places will be.

Catalog of total solar eclipses from 2015 to 2035

date	Place	Time maximum phases	Duration, sec	Width shadows, km	Coordinates
20th of March 2015	Full: Faroe islands, Spitsbergen, North Atlantic, North Pole. Private: Greenland, Europe, Central Asia, Western Russia.	09:46:47	167	463	64°24’0″ N 6°35’59”W
9th of March 2016	Full: Indonesia, Micronesia, Marshall Islands. Private: Southeast Asia, Korean Peninsula, Japan, Eastern Russia, Alaska, Australia, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean.	01:58:19	249	155	10°5’59”N 148°48’0″ E
August 21 2017	Complete USA. Private: North America, Hawaii, Greenland, Iceland, British Isles, Portugal, Central America, Caribbean Sea, northern South America, Chukotka Peninsula.	18:26:40	160	115	37°0’00” N 87°42’00”W
July 2 2019	Full: Argentina, Chile, Tuamotu. Private: South America, Easter Island, Galapagos Islands, south center America, Polynesia.	19:24:08	273	201	17°23’59” S 109°0’0″ W
December 14 2020	Full: Chile, Argentina, Kiribati, Polynesia. Private: South America, southwest Africa, Antarctic Peninsula, Ellsworth Land, Queen Maud Land.	16:14:39	130	90	40°17’59” S 67°54’0″W
December 4 2021	Full: Antarctica. Private: South Africa, south Atlantic.	07:34:38	114	419	76°47’59” S 46°12’0″W
April 8 2024	Full: Mexico, USA, Canada. Private: North America, Central America.	18:18:29	268	198	25°18’0″ N 104°5’59”W
12th of August 2026	Full: Arctic, Greenland, Iceland, Spain. Private: North America, West Africa, Europe.	17:47:06	138	294	65°12’0″ N 25°11’59”W
August 2 2027	Full: Morocco, Spain, Algeria, Libya, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Somalia. Private: Africa, Europe, Middle East, Western Asia, South Asia.	10:07:50	383	258	25°30’0″ N 33°12’0″ E
July 22 2028	Full: Australia, New Zealand. Private: Southeast Asia, Indian Ocean.	02:56:40	310	230	15°35’59” S 126°42’0″ E
November 25 2030	Full: Botswana, South Africa, Australia. Private: South Africa, Indian Ocean, Australia, Antarctica.	06:51:37	224	169	43°36’0″ S 71°12’0″ E
30th of March 2033	Full: Eastern Russia, Alaska. Private: North America.	18:02:36	157	781	71°17’59”N 155°48’0″W
20th of March 2034	Complete: Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, Sudan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, China. Private: Africa, Europe, Western Asia. >	10:18:45	249	159	16°6’0″ N 22°11’59”E
September 2 2035	Full: China, Korean Peninsula, Japan, Pacific Ocean. Private: East Asia, Pacific Ocean.	01:56:46	174	116	29°6’0″ N 158°0’0″E

Recently, astronomy has ceased to be a compulsory subject in school; hopes are pinned on this publication for the possibility of filling the forced gaps in education with the help of the Internet...

First of all, let’s turn to the Great Soviet Encyclopedia to take advantage of the time-tested and undoubtedly outstanding scientists definition of the subject of our conversation: “An eclipse is an astronomical phenomenon in which the Sun, Moon, planet, satellite of a planet or star ceases to be visible in whole or in part to an earthly observer.
Eclipses occur due to the fact that either one celestial body covers another, or the shadow of one non-self-luminous body falls on another similar body. An eclipse of the Sun is observed when it is covered (overshadowed) by the Moon."Solar eclipses always occur on New Moon.

A solar eclipse is a unique phenomenon every time.
What types of eclipses are there?

We are so used to our moon that we don’t even realize how lucky we are with it! And we were lucky to have her twice. First, our Moon is not some shapeless boulder like Phobos or Deimos, but a neat, round mini-planet! Second: The Moon is now far enough away from the Earth and there are no daily earthquakes and huge waves, once in the past caused by the tidal forces of the Moon (in our time, the Moon is moving away from the Earth at a speed of 4 cm per year - in earlier eras this happened faster). The Moon is now so far away that its apparent angular size is close to that of the even more distant Sun. And once upon a time the Moon was so close to the Earth that solar eclipses occurred every new moon, although at that time there was no one to look at them...

Each solar eclipse is unique in its own way; exactly how the eclipse will look for an observer on earth is determined by 3 factors (in addition to weather): the angular diameters (dimensions) of the Sun visible from the observation point α and the moon β and the trajectory of the Moon relative to the Sun and stars (Fig. 2).

Rice. 2. The angular diameters of the Sun visible from the Earth's surface ( α ) and Moon ( β ), the trajectory of the Moon’s movement across the starry sky (dotted line).

Due to the fact that the Moon and the Earth move in elliptical orbits (the Moon is sometimes closer and sometimes further from the Earth, and the Earth, in turn, is sometimes closer and sometimes further from the Sun), the apparent angular diameter of the Moon, depending on its orbital position, can vary from 29 .43" to 33.3" (arcminutes), and the apparent angular diameter of the Sun is from 31.6" to 32.7". Moreover, their average apparent diameters, respectively, are for the Moon: 31"05" and for the Sun: 31"59".
Depending on whether the visible trajectory of the Moon passes through the center of the Sun, or intersects its visible region in an arbitrary place, as well as various combinations of the visible angular sizes of the Moon and the Sun, three types of solar eclipses are traditionally distinguished: partial, total and annular eclipses .

Partial solar eclipse

If the observed trajectory of the Moon does not pass through the center of the Sun, then the Moon, as a rule, cannot completely obscure the Sun (Fig. 3) - an eclipse in which the Moon covers the Sun is not completely called partial (partial from the word “part” with the meaning “partial” eclipse"). Such an eclipse can occur for any possible combination of the apparent angular diameters of the Moon and the Sun.

The majority of solar eclipses occurring on Earth are partial eclipses (approximately 68%).

Total solar eclipse

If at any point on the Earth's surface observers can see that the Moon completely covers the Sun, then such an eclipse is called a total solar eclipse. Such an eclipse occurs when the apparent path of the Moon passes through the center of the Sun or very close to it and at the same time the apparent diameter of the Moon β must be greater than or at least equal to the apparent diameter of the Sun α (Fig. 4).

Rice. 4. Total solar eclipse, March 20, 2015 in 12:46 observed near the North Pole.

A total solar eclipse can be observed within very small areas of the earth's surface, as a rule, it is a strip up to 270 km wide, outlined by the shadow of the Moon - observers in areas adjacent to the shadowed areas see only a partial solar eclipse (Figure 5).

Rice. 5. Total solar eclipse, the shadow of the Moon on the surface of the Earth, the dark dotted line indicates the trajectory of the shadow area

For each specific area, a total solar eclipse is very rare. In Moscow, for example, the last total solar eclipse occurred in August 1887 (08/19/1887), and the next one is expected on 10/16/2126. So, if you sit in one place for a long time, you may never see a total solar eclipse in your life ( however, in August 1887, Muscovites still did not see it due to bad weather). Therefore: “If you want to survive an event, do everything possible to make it happen!” /Slogan of Enthusiasts/
Thank God, in general, on the surface of the Earth, total eclipses do not occur very rarely, on average once every year and a half and account for almost 27% of all eclipse variants.

Annular solar eclipse

If the trajectory of the Moon passes near the center of the Sun, but the apparent angular diameter of the Moon is less than that of the Sun β < α , then at the moment the centers align, the Moon cannot completely obscure the Sun and a glow in the form of a ring is created around it, such an eclipse is called annular (Fig. 6), but in oral speech, which traditionally strives to express the meaning as briefly as possible, the expression annular eclipse has been established, i.e. . "Annular solar eclipse" is a term, but "annular eclipse" is just jargon for now...

Rice. 6. An annular solar eclipse, someday...

Annular (annular) solar eclipses are currently the rarest type of eclipses, accounting for only 5%. But, as we know, the Moon is gradually moving away from the Earth and annular eclipses will occur more and more often.

Why solar eclipses happen so rarely

The main reason that solar eclipses in our time do not occur every new moon is that the plane of the Moon’s orbit does not coincide with the plane of the ecliptic (the plane of the Earth’s orbit) and is inclined to it at an angle of 5.145 degrees (Fig. 7, item 1). In this figure, as well as in all others, the sizes of the angles and the ratio of the scales of objects are exaggerated for clarity of the images.

Rice. 7.

Work on the article "Solar Eclipses" continues.

Sergey Ov(Seosnews9)

Solar eclipses 2020 - exact dates (MSK), type, phases, observation locations

June 21, 2020 - annular (annular) solar eclipse 06/21/2020 at 09:41 MSK, the annular eclipse will be visible in northeast Africa, the south of the Arabian Peninsula, Pakistan, India and China, partial solar eclipse - in the middle and southern latitudes of Russia , as well as in the south of Europe, in Middle, Central, Southeast Asia and Melanesia .

December 14, 2020 - total solar eclipse, the maximum phase of the eclipse will begin 12/14/2020 at 19:15 MSK, a total eclipse can be observed in the Pacific Ocean, the very south of South America and in the Atlantic Ocean, particularly in both oceans, in the south and central part of South America, the Antarctic Peninsula and the southwest coast of Africa. Will not be observed in Russia .

Solar eclipses of 2019:
January 2019 - Partial solar eclipse ;
July 2019 - Total solar eclipse;
December 2019 -(observed in Russia)

06.01.2019 04:28 - New Moon.
This new moon will happenpartial solar eclipse , the maximum phase of the eclipse will begin January 6, 2019 at 04:41 MSK, eclipse it will be possible to observe in eastern Mongolia, northeastern China, Korea and Japan, in Russia - in the south of Eastern Siberia, the Far East, Kamchatka, the Kuril Islands and Sakhalin.

02.07.2019 22:16 - New Moon.
This new moon will happen total solar eclipse , the maximum phase of the eclipse will begin July 2, 2019 at 10:26 pm MSK, a partial eclipse of the Sun can only be observed in the south Pacific Ocean, Central and South America (Chile, Argentina), alas: will not be observed in Russia...

26.12.2019 08:13 - New Moon.
This new moon will make the inhabitants of the Earth happy with the third solar eclipse of the year - it will be annular solar eclipse (annular), the maximum phase of the eclipse will occur December 26, 2019 05:18:53 MSK, an annular eclipse can be observed in the east of the Arabian Peninsula, southern India, Sri Lanka, Sumatra, Malaysia and Indonesia, and partial in Central and Southeast Asia, Australia and western Oceania , in Russia the eclipse will be observed in Transbaikalia and Primorye .

2018:
February 2018 - Partial solar eclipse;
July 2018 - Partial solar eclipse;
August 2018 - Partial solar eclipse (observed in Russia)

16.02.2018 00:05 - New Moon
This new moon will happen partial solar eclipse , the maximum phase of the eclipse will begin 02/15/2018 at 23:52 MSK, a partial eclipse of the Sun can only be observed in Antarctica and southern South America (Chile, Argentina) - summary: V Russia will not be observed.

13.07.2018 05:48 - New Moon ( , (super new moon) - a variant translation from the English word "supermoon", another - "Super Moon". On a new moon, the Moon is usually not visible, but in such cases there are very strong tides, maybe a better translation would be: “Strong Moon”?)
In addition, on this new moon there will be partial solar eclipse , the maximum phase of the eclipse will begin 07/13/2018 at 06:02 MSK. The eclipse can be observed, alas, only in Antarctica on the Budd Coast, the southernmost part of Australia, Tasmania or in the Indian Ocean between Antarctica and Australia - the eclipse will not be observed in Russia .

11.08.2018 12:58 - New moon( , Strong Moon)
On this new moon it will also happenpartial solar eclipse , the maximum phase of the eclipse will begin August 11, 2018 at 12:47 MSK, the eclipse can be observed in the north of Canada, Greenland in the Scandinavian countries, in Russia - in the northern and middle latitudes of Central Russia, throughout Siberia and the Far East , northeastern Kazakhstan, Mongolia and China .

2017: February 2017 - Annular solar eclipse; August 2017 - Total solar eclipse

26 February 2017 17:58
On this winter new moon there will be annular solar eclipse . The maximum phase of the eclipse will begin February 26, 2017 at 17:54 MSK . An annular eclipse of the Sun can be observed in the south of Argentina and Chile, southwest Angola, and private in southern South America, Antarctica, western and southern Africa - will not be observed in Russia.

21 August 2017 21:30- astronomical new moon.
On this summer new moon there will be total solar eclipse . The maximum phase of the eclipse will begin August 21, 2017 at 21:26 MSK. A total eclipse of the Sun can be observed, alas, only in North America in the United States, private in Russia - in Chukotka (the Moon will barely touch the Sun); in other countries- in the USA and Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Ireland and the UK, Portugal (at sunset), Mexico, Central America, Ecuador, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, Guinea and Brazil.

March 2016 - Total Solar Eclipse + Supermoon

09 March 2016 04:54 Moscow time - astronomical new moon;
This new moon will happen total solar eclipse, the maximum phase of the eclipse will begin March 09, 2016 at 04:58 MSK, a total solar eclipse will be observed on the islands of Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi and Halmahera, private in Russia- in Primorye, Sakhalin, Kuril Islands and Kamchatka; in other countries in India, China, Thailand, Laos and Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, USA and Canada (Alaska) ;

01.09.2016 12:03 - astronomical new moon;
This new moon will happen annular solar eclipse, the maximum phase of the eclipse will begin September 01, 2016 at 12:08 MSK , An annular eclipse can be observed, alas, only in central Africa and Madagascar, and a partial eclipse in all African countries, in Saudi Arabia, Yemen and in the Indian Ocean

March 2015 - Total Solar Eclipse + Supermoon

March 20, 2015 12:36 Moscow time - astronomical new moon; ;
On this new moon there will be a total solar eclipse, the maximum phase of the eclipse will occur on March 20, 2015 at 12:46:47 MSK, total eclipse of the sun can be observed in the Faroe Islands, Spitsbergen and the North Pole, partial eclipse in Russia- throughout the European part and Western Siberia; as well as in Greenland, Europe and Central Asia. ;

* Eclipses, eclipse = Z.

Z. - astronomical phenomena, which consist in the fact that the Sun, Moon, planet, satellite of a planet, or star ceases to be visible in whole or in part to an earthly observer. Shadows occur due to the fact that either one celestial body covers another, or the shadow of one non-self-luminous body falls on another similar body. Thus, the Earth of the Sun is observed when it is covered by the Moon; W. Moon - when the shadow of the Earth falls on it; Z. satellites of planets - when they fall into the shadow of a planet; Z. in systems of double stars - when one star covers the other. Zoning also includes the passage of a satellite's shadow across the planet's disk, the Moon's occultation of stars and planets (the so-called occultation (See Occultation)), the passage of the inner planets Mercury and Venus across the solar disk, and the passage of satellites across the planet's disk. With the beginning of flights of manned spacecraft, it became possible to observe the Earth from the Sun from these ships (see illustration). Of greatest interest are the rays of the Sun and the Moon, associated with the movement of the Moon around the Earth.

Great Soviet Encyclopedia, 3rd ed. 1969 - 1978

Several times a year, stargazers and romantics gather in the open air to see the mesmerizing spectacle of a solar eclipse. This unusual phenomenon, which affects the rhythm of the planet as a whole, makes a person break away from his routine and think about the eternal. For scientists, an eclipse is an incredible opportunity to study new phenomena of the planet, space, universe...

A solar eclipse occurs when the solar and lunar orbits intersect and the lunar disk obscures the sun. The picture is truly mesmerizing: a black disk appears in the sky, framed by a border of sun rays that look like the rays of a crown. It becomes dark all around, and during a total eclipse you can see stars in the sky... Why wouldn’t you like a plot for a romantic date? But a date during a solar eclipse will not last long, about 4-5 minutes, but we guarantee it will be unforgettable!

When and where will the next solar eclipse be?

In 2020, you can enjoy the stunning phenomenon three times: February 15, July 13 and August 11.

Eclipse February 15

The eclipse of February 15, unfortunately, has already passed. It was partial, the moon did not completely cover the sun, and complete darkness did not occur. The southern part of our planet has become a more favorable observation point. To be precise, the best place to view the solar eclipse was Antarctica. But not only there was the disk of the moon framed by the solar corona visible. Also lucky were the residents of Australia and partly the population of South America and Africa. Residents of Russia were not at all lucky; the eclipse was not visible at any point in the large and vast country. Many photographs of residents of Antarctica, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay can be found on various social networks. You can also watch a video that captures the entire eclipse on the YouTube video hosting site.

Eclipse July 13

For those who are too lazy to get out of a warm and cozy crib in winter, they have an amazing opportunity to see fascinating phenomena in summer. In 2020, there will be another partial solar eclipse on July 13, 2020. You can enjoy the phenomenon in Tasmania, Australia (in the southern part), and Antarctica (in the eastern part). Therefore, we book tickets, hotel rooms and countdown! The exact time of this partial solar eclipse: 06 hours 02 minutes before noon Moscow time.

Eclipse August 11

Well, if you don’t have the opportunity to go to another country, to another continent for a couple of days to look at the solar corona, don’t worry. On August 11, the solar eclipse can be observed in Russia, in Moscow. Of course, not only in Moscow, but also in the North-Eastern part of China, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, the Far East and Siberia. People located in the central part of Russia, Scandinavia, Greenland and Canada, in the northern part, will also be able to see the phenomenon.

In 2020 there will only be partial solar eclipses. It turns out that we will not have the opportunity to see the all-consuming darkness and the appearance of stars in the sky during the day? Maybe there have never been total solar eclipses at all?

History of eclipses

Let us dwell on this issue and remember the literature course in high school. After all, the most famous solar eclipse is the eclipse of May 1, 1185. It was on this day that Prince Igor Svyatoslavovich set off on an unsuccessful campaign against the Polovtsians. It is known about him thanks to the ancient Russian work “The Tale of Igor’s Campaign,” which we study at school at our desks.

The version that there was no total solar eclipse at all disappears. But now it’s not 1185, but the 21st century; has there really been no more total solar eclipse on Earth since the 12th century?

Let's clarify, and it turns out that the last total solar eclipse was not so long ago. He could be observed on March 20, 2015. The phenomenon occurred in the north Atlantic Ocean and Africa. More recently, a solar eclipse occurred on November 14, 2012 in Australia. The longest total solar eclipse occurred on July 22, 2009. The phenomenon lasted 6 minutes and 4 seconds. To see the longest eclipse of the sun by the moon, people traveled to central and northeastern India, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, China and the Ryukyu.

The phenomenon of a total solar eclipse has been confirmed, but, unfortunately, it is not expected in 2020. The next one will happen on July 2, 2020, and to see what is happening with your own eyes you will need to move to the central parts of Argentina and Chile, or to the Tuamotu. But those who don't like to travel will have to wait to see the total solar eclipse in Russia. You will have to wait until March 30, 2033, it is in March that the phenomenon of the black lunar disk with the solar corona can be observed in the eastern part of Russia, and also in Alaska, maybe by the time of the total eclipse the territory of the peninsula will also become part of the Russian Federation...

We remind you that in 2020 you will be able to watch 2 more partial solar eclipses: July 13 and August 11. Take a pen, go to the calendar and circle the above dates, then you will definitely not miss these events and will be able to enjoy the beauty and uniqueness of a short moment.

1. Solar eclipse January 6, 2019. The maximum phase of the partial solar eclipse on January 6, 2019 will occur at 01:42 GMT, and at 4:42 Moscow time. It will be seen in the northeast of Asia, the north of the Pacific Ocean, and in Russia it can only be observed in the south of Eastern Siberia, the Far East, Kamchatka, the Kuril Islands and Sakhalin. There will be an eclipse in the zodiac sign Capricorn.
2. Lunar eclipse January 21, 2019. This will be a Total Lunar Eclipse and you can watch it at 5:13 GMT, and it will occur at 8:13 Moscow time. The Total Lunar Eclipse can be observed in the central Pacific Ocean, North and South America, Europe, and Africa. The European part of Russia will be able to observe the maximum phase, the penumbral phase will only be observed in the Urals and Western Siberia, and its end will be observed by residents of Chukotka, Kamchatka and the Far Eastern coast. The zodiac sign of this Lunar Eclipse will be Leo.
3. Solar eclipse July 2, 2019. It will reach its peak at 19:24 GMT, and at 22:24 Moscow time. This is a Total Solar Eclipse and it will occur in the sign of Cancer. The maximum phase of the eclipse can be seen in the South Pacific Ocean, as well as in Chile and Argentina. Private only in the South Pacific and South America. Residents of Russia will not see this Solar Eclipse.
4. Lunar eclipse 16 July 17, 2019. This time the Lunar Eclipse will be partial and will occur on July 16 at 21:31 GMT. In Moscow at this moment it will already be July 17 0:31. His zodiac sign is Capricorn. You can see it in South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, as well as almost throughout Russia, with the exceptions of Chukotka, Kamchatka and the Far Eastern coast.
5. Solar eclipse December 26, 2019. The maximum phase of this Solar Eclipse is expected at 5:18 GMT and 8:18 Moscow time. This is an Annular Solar Eclipse and it will occur in the sign of Capricorn. The partial eclipse will be visible in Asia and Australia, but the Annular eclipse will be visible in Saudi Arabia, India, Sumatra, and Kalimantan. In Russia it can only be observed in Transbaikalia and Primorye.

Features of lunar and solar eclipses in 2019

Each of these eclipses can affect a person differently. Some make us more suspicious and thoughtful, others bring major changes to our lives, others draw our attention to the sphere of career or family. But they also have common features that are useful to know. But we will tell you everything in order in this article. First, we need to consider each eclipse separately.

Solar eclipse 01/6/2019

From an astrological point of view, order is very important in this matter. For example, this time the Solar Eclipse is almost immediately followed by the Lunar Eclipse. This means that on January 6, 2019, all the actions that you will carry out at this time will definitely somehow manifest themselves on January 21 (the day of the Lunar Eclipse). And if you did not finish any task or left something for later, then expect consequences at the next eclipse. Conversely, everything good that you have done will bear fruit after the next occurrence, you just need to wait.

Lunar eclipse 01/21/2019

This is a Total Lunar Eclipse, which will occur in the sign of Leo, and precisely because of this, at this time there is a high probability that many will want global changes in their lives - quit their jobs, move to another country, separate from their spouses, and so on. However, astrologers do not advise giving in to this feeling, since such an attitude is only a side effect of this Lunar Eclipse. If you change something in your life, it is better to wait at least a week and weigh the pros and cons.

Solar eclipse 07/2/2019

You may notice that on the day of the Solar Eclipse and for three days after it, your consciousness is a little darkened, and your instincts are asking to manifest themselves in all their glory. This means that, of course, it’s not worth starting a new global business, since you won’t be able to assess the situation with a clear head. However, this is a reason to seize the moment and start changing your lifestyle. Think about it: maybe some bad habit has wormed its way into you and doesn’t want to leave your life. This is a great reason to start getting rid of it completely. Or, on the contrary, you want to bring something good and useful into your everyday life. According to astrologers, during this Solar Eclipse there is a high probability that good traditions will remain for a long time, or even for a lifetime.

Lunar eclipse 07/17/2019

Some situations in your life have reached their climax and if they are not resolved, then in the next eclipse you may be punished. Therefore, it is better to end this cycle without tails and debts. In addition, it is during this Lunar Eclipse that some may feel that the spirit of Protestantism, justice and rebellion has awakened in them. These feelings will only bring discord and problems if you follow their lead. If this misfortune has not bypassed you, then try to keep your emotions to yourself, and besides, reconsider your principles, maybe you are mistaken in something. Astrologers say that at this time it is very useful, and most importantly productive, to dive into yourself and rethink your value system.

Solar eclipse 12/26/2019

At this time, some ideas, perspectives or events may fade away and completely disappear from your life. But “a holy place is never empty,” which means that something new will definitely appear in their place, the main thing is to wait. To maintain your emotional background and not drive yourself into depression, you need to say goodbye to everything old without regret. In addition, this is a very useful skill that allows you to keep your nervous system in harmony and not get upset over trifles.

How and who will be most affected by eclipses in 2019?

Let's start with those who are most at risk during any eclipse:

• people who have any chronic diseases (especially central nervous system and cardiovascular diseases);
• those who suffer from depression and obsessive disorders;
• people who are suspicious by nature;
• hypochondriacs;
• excitable people.

According to scientific research, during Lunar and Solar eclipses, the number of crimes, attacks and riots still does not increase, but there are more suicide cases. The fact is that these phenomena force us to go too deep into ourselves, and if this is a suspicious person, then you can expect anything from him. Many emotions feel more acute and dull the mind; we feel anxious, as if something terrible and destructive is going to happen right now. This becomes the cause of our insomnia, conflicts with others and ourselves.

But we cannot say that eclipses only bring harm and troubles into our lives, because there are many positive aspects to this. For example, they often reveal insight and intuition in us. It would be nice to take advantage of this, wouldn't it? For example, make yourself a map of the desires that you would like to fulfill during this year. At this time, you will be able to understand yourself and those around you more than usual, but again, you should not delve too deeply into your personality, as this can lead to depression.

Preparing for solar and lunar eclipses

During this period, there is a strong impact on the human body and all diseases that are dormant come out. Therefore, start preparing in this area:

1. Firstly, it is important to relieve the cardiovascular system. This means you need to eat more fruits and vegetables, eliminate fatty foods, provide constant access to fresh air, walk more often and do not forget about health-improving exercises. But the most important thing is to avoid stress;
2. in order to prevent depressive states, during the period three days and three days after the eclipse, try to sleep well and maintain occupational hygiene, simply do not overwork, but also do not be lazy;
3. Due to the periodic decrease in solar activity, people feel anxious and this makes them feel tired and apathetic, and their performance decreases. To avoid this, during the eclipse period (these are three days before and after it), periodically drink soothing herbs and teas. You can also do activities that help you calm down;
4. Of course, any preparation for this kind of phenomenon includes giving up bad habits. But it’s stupid to believe that it’s only smoking and alcohol, this includes overeating, sweets, in general, any addiction.

If you believe the instructions of astrologers, then at this moment the connection with the Universe also increases. Therefore, it's time to dream and make a wish. But you need to do this correctly - try to visualize it, draw it, describe it and hang it in the most visible place. This way you send a signal to the world about what you need most.

You can also often hear that you should never look at an eclipse, this will lead to troubles and misfortunes. But such a ban is more connected with the fear that our ancestors experienced when looking at such an astronomical miracle, in their opinion. Today we are more informed and can accurately describe what it is. In addition, many experts say that it is even necessary to look at it, since the preparation and the process itself can reduce the very anxiety that is the cause of many troubles.

But remember that you need to observe the eclipse correctly so as not to make things worse for yourself. You cannot look at this phenomenon through glasses, a telescope, binoculars, smoky glass, or photographic film. This is considered to be sufficient protection for the eyes, but in fact, these devices still allow some ultraviolet radiation to pass through, which damages our vision.

The easiest way is to watch the eclipse using an online broadcast or through welder's glasses. More complex ones involve the creation of special devices, a master class for which can be found on the Internet.

The events of any eclipse, be it Solar or Lunar, are fateful. And although some moments may seem insignificant to you, in fact they set the general mood for the future. Therefore, it is so important to record the main events of this period somewhere, and then carefully analyze them and think through the possible outcome. This way you can correct bad changes and increase the effect of the good consequences of this phenomenon.

It is very good and useful to meditate and memorize various affirmations (short parting and encouraging phrases). This will help you calm down and find harmony within yourself. In addition, such spiritual practices are a good way to show the Universe what you want and what you dream about.

It is believed that during this period the information we receive is also perceived more acutely, and the impressions from it are brighter. Therefore, if you have been putting off reading a book or watching a movie for a better time, if it is not associated with a long trip, then this moment has come. Your feelings from these actions will be unforgettable and this is a chance to replenish your treasure trove of pleasant memories. And in general, it is useful to do something that is associated with feelings and good impressions. Think about it, maybe you’ve been dreaming about something like this for a long time?

• Traveling at this time will be dangerous, and it is also undesirable to drive any transport.
• Important decisions and attempts to change your life during this time will not only be useless, but also harmful to your life.
• Do not sort things out with anyone, and do not make drastic changes in your personal life (wedding, engagement, divorce, moving to a new level, and so on).
• Avoid large purchases, as well as serious financial transactions.
• Try to avoid large crowds of people, and also do not get involved in any conflicts, because they can develop into something more.

As you can see, eclipses cannot be called an unambiguously bad phenomenon, because they carry a lot of useful things. And if you are a little more enterprising, you can get enormous benefits. But your main task at this time is to take care of your nervous system and calm yourself. Think about good things and dream, because this brings bright colors to our lives and sets a goal for which we want to live.

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The folklore of different nations has not come up with anything to explain this classical and absolutely natural phenomenon from an astrophysical point of view. A variety of properties were attributed to the solar eclipse and many signs were associated with it; generations of astrologers and astronomers studied it...

In a word, perhaps there are few things in our Universe that would receive such close attention. And today, the time has come for us to pay tribute to it, at the same time noting in our calendar of events when it happens in 2019.

Solar eclipses in 2019

In 2019, there will be a total solar eclipse once - in the summer, on July 2, and it will become noticeable in Argentina, Chile and the southeast Pacific Ocean. The full phase will last only four and a half minutes in total, so everyone who is going to visit the corresponding region at this time needs to prepare well in advance.

Chileans, depending on the region of the country, will observe it at 20:39 UTC, and Argentines - at 20:40 - 20:43. The next eclipse after this will occur on December 14, 2020. And the previous one, let us remind you, we could contemplate on August 21, 2017 (USA - complete, partial was visible even in South America, Western Europe and on the easternmost edge of Asia). By the way, the one that will happen in a year and a half will not only again please Argentina, Chile and part of the Pacific Ocean, but also southwest Africa, as well as the south Atlantic.

And on December 26 there will be an annular eclipse that will cover the northern hemisphere in the zone of tropical and equatorial latitudes. It will be best seen at 05:18:53 Dynamic World Time. And finally, a partial eclipse will occur at the very beginning of 2019 - on January 6, and it will also be observed in the northern hemisphere, but in the polar and middle latitudes.

Naked physics

A solar eclipse means an astronomical phenomenon during which the Sun is completely or partially obscured by the Moon from the view of earthlings. For obvious reasons, it can be observed only on the New Moon - at the moment of practical “invisibility” of the Moon due to the lack of lighting on the side facing us.

Such meager facts are given in a standard school textbook. However, it would seem that the new moon occurs almost every month, sometimes even twice according to the solar calendar. Why then do we not observe solar eclipses as often?

The fact is that an eclipse can only occur when the new moon occurs when the luminaries pass special points of intersection of the movement of their orbits, and in this case the deviation can be within a maximum of 12 degrees away from one of the objects.

Interestingly, the Moon casts a not so gigantic shadow on the Earth - only 270 km in diameter. Consequently, the eclipse will be visible exclusively in a narrow strip of this size, and it continuously moves along with the shadow.

True, the size of this spot is given only approximately, because the satellite’s orbit is elliptical, therefore, at each point of passage it changes its outlines quite freely. In connection with the above, a total eclipse can only be observed by a person located in this very shadow band.

Moreover, often there not only the luminary completely disappears from the sky, but also bright stars and planets appear on it. And this is the only chance to see and study its solar corona, because under normal conditions it is not visible without special equipment.

It is interesting that the color of the frame in this case turns out to be completely unexpected for the uninitiated viewer - dull blue, since the photosphere has a much lower temperature than the corona. And the further you move away from the band of total eclipse, the more “open” the solar disk becomes, demonstrating such a phenomenon as a partial solar eclipse.

Another type - an annular eclipse - is observed only when the Moon is too far from the Earth, due to which the cone of its shadow cannot reach the Earth's surface. We see it as a “solar donut” with a black hole in the middle.

Times and dates

For the first time, one could read about a solar eclipse from the Babylonians and ancient scientists. And there is a lot of evidence that representatives of various ancient ethnic groups and states observed this phenomenon, preserved in their epics and historical chronicles. The phenomenon began to be seriously studied already at the beginning of the Middle Ages, when a science such as astronomy began to experience its rapid stage of development.

But, even by the Greeks, the patterns of solar and lunar eclipses were described in terms of draconic periods or so-called. saros, consisting of 223 synodic months - a time calculation system based on the rotation of the Moon around the Earth.

This is approximately 18.03 of our usual tropical years. In such a cyclical pattern, the order of these eclipses is repeated more or less clearly. And it is known that there are up to 41 solar eclipses per Saros, including 10 total ones.

Science and superstition

Solar eclipses are an invaluable gift to science for carrying out fundamental research that is otherwise inaccessible. So, in this case, you can observe and study the nature and causes of such phenomena as shadow waves, the so-called. “diamond rings” or “Bailey’s rosary”, sometimes there is even a noticeable decrease in atmospheric temperatures, and crescent-shaped shadows can also be observed.

It is finally possible to qualitatively examine the solar corona, the neighborhood closest to the star, explore the chromosphere of the Sun, and see celestial bodies that are usually invisible (we all remember the story with comet Tevfik and others).

Biologists thus get the chance to note the dependence of the behavioral norms of many animal species on natural light and solar cycles. For example, even during the day during a solar eclipse, birds go to sleep, and animals show serious anxiety.

As for the unscientific view of solar eclipses, they always tried to attribute the most wild and inadequate properties to such a rare, frightening and incomprehensible phenomenon. For example, many peoples believed that if you do not hide in your house in time during an eclipse, you can go crazy, that during childbirth during an eclipse, evil spirits may appear from the womb, and the like.

The Slavs considered it an extremely unkind sign - even in “The Tale of Igor’s Campaign” it was this that managed to undermine the fighting spirit of the squad. They believed that if an eclipse happened close to sowing, there was no point in expecting a rich harvest, and what could be collected would be stored very poorly...

But others believed that the time of “unity” of the Moon and the Sun is, on the contrary, a signal for all people to stop all conflicts, wars, conclude a truce and think about their behavior. Another scenario existed among Asians and a number of African tribes: during an eclipse, everyone ran out into the street and thundered with everything they could get their hands on, threw spears into the sky, shot from bows at the lunar disk, in a word, they ran riot as best they could in order to drive away the monster that was about to “devour” the Sun.

In our enlightened days, of course, all this looks like complete savagery, however, nevertheless, some superstitions have remained in terms of prohibitions on drinking alcohol, driving vehicles, making large purchases, traveling, and meeting new people.

It is believed that a few days before the phenomenon and after, it is necessary to restrain in every possible way one’s aggression, ambitions, greed and other vices, to get rid of bad habits, boring things and the like.

The tradition of proposing marriage during a solar eclipse seems very romantic, especially when a “diamond ring” appears around the luminary.

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