Il 10 June 2021 it will be an annular solar eclipse which will be totally visible especially in some northern countries of the world, while it will be partially visible in Northern Italy, in some Northern European countries and in the USA. Specifically, it will be visible in the Arctic Circle, Greenland, Canada and Northern Russia.
From Central-Southern Italy, therefore also from Napoli, Unfortunately, we will not be able to admire live this suggestive phenomenon, but we can follow it online through the many live broadcasts streaming that will be organized.
What is a solar eclipse
The solar eclipse occurs when the Luna, our satellite, it interposes between the Earth and the Sun. and is defined as "annular" when the edges of our star remain uncovered, creating a "ring of fire”Around the black area of concealment. This happens because the disk of the Moon is not at the right distance to cover the whole Sun, but leaves its edges uncovered, in fact.
The time and duration of the eclipse
The ring of fire will last 3 minutes and 5 seconds, while the phenomenon in total will last in total approximately 100 minutes, including partial phases.
Here are the timetables in some cities of Italy and the world:
- in Milan from 11:35 to 13:04 - Massimo at 12:18 - (May 0.097)
- in Venice from 11:48 to 13:05 - Massimo at 12:25 - (Mag.0.070)
- in Florence from 11:52 to 12:49 - Massimo at 12:20 - (Mag.0.037)
What will be seen in Italy
As mentioned, the eclipse will be observed only in some regions of Northern Italy, but in partial way: precisely north of latitude 42.4 ° N on the Tyrrhenian coast and latitude 43.2 ° N on the Adriatic coast.
How to observe the solar eclipse online
We will be able to follow this beautiful astronomical phenomenon in streaming on the YouTube profile of Time and date.
