Find out which cities are best for observing the solar eclipse, the best times and how to observe it safely
On October 14, 2023, Brazil will be able to witness a rare and powerful celestial phenomenon: a Eclipse of the Ring of Fire. In this article you will learn the best places in Brazil to see Saturday’s solar eclipse, the best times and how to observe it safely.
This Saturday’s solar eclipse will be annular, meaning a sort of “ring of fire” will form due to the position of the Moon and Sun with respect to the Earth.
Therefore, during the eclipse, the the best places in Brazil to see the eclipse will have full annularity (darkening). In other locations, this eclipse will be partial.
The last one The annular solar eclipse occurred in June 2021, but could not be seen from Brazil. Therefore, if you miss this Saturday (14th), you will have another opportunity only on October 2, 2024, but again, not in Brazil.
Around here, this ring of fire will only be observed again in 2067, according to the Brazilian Meteorite Tracking Network.
The best places in Brazil to see the Eclipse
The eclipse will be seen, at least partially, across Brazil, as well as other parts of the Americas, from Alaska to Argentina.
The best places in Brazil to see the Eclipse are the regions North and Northeast from the country. Specifically, the states of Paraíba and Rio Grande do Norte they will be the most favored places for observation.
Therefore, the capitals Christmas (Rio Grande do Norte) and João Pessoa (Paraíba) will be the only ones who will have the opportunity to see the eclipse in all its grandeur.
The further we move away from the so-called “annularity band of the eclipse” (see the image below), the smaller the portion of the Sun covered by the Moon.
Therefore, if you reside in other regions of Brazil, considering a trip to these states could be a great way to make the most of this astronomical event.
How to see the annular solar eclipse
The peak of the eclipse can be seen in most regions of Brazil around 4:30 pm. Check the eclipse times for your region here.
OR National Observatory warns that you should under no circumstances look directly at the solar eclipse, as exposure, even for just a few seconds, irreversibly damages the retina.
It is not recommended to use x-ray films, sunglasses or other homemade materials. There are only two surefire ways to see this Saturday’s eclipse:
- Direct observation with professional equipment and monitoring: There are tools specially adapted for this purpose, such as “eclipse glasses” or portable solar viewers, and even in this case the observation should not last more than a few seconds.
- Indirect observation through a projection: Cross the outstretched and slightly open fingers of one hand over the outstretched and slightly open fingers of the other. With our backs to the sun, notice the shadow of your hands on the floor, as in the image below.
One of the ways to see the true beauty of the eclipse, wherever you are, safely, is through the live online broadcast that the National Observatory is promoting. The link is below.
Follow the live broadcast:
Astrological meanings of the eclipse
In addition to their astronomical appeal, eclipses also have astrological meanings. In this sense it is important to know that the eclipse of October 14th takes place in the sign of Libra, at 21º08.
Astrologically, the eclipse is believed to activate an area of each person’s life differently, even if they have the same sign. Therefore, this area tends to weaken over a period. Follow the steps below to discover yours:
- Access the Personare Sky Map here at this link.
- When you enter your details, the site automatically calculates which area of your life can be activated.
- In the image below, you see an example of how it will look to you:
- To understand what it means, just click on the button read the meaning.
- It is important to see this calculator, because people with the same sign may have different areas activated.
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