Eyes in the sky on March 29 for the new solar eclipse. In Italy, the coverage of the sun disk will only be partial, just above 10%, and will be visible especially in northern Italy. Aosta and Turin the most “lucky” cities.
When to see the eclipse
In Italy the maximum coverage will be between 11 and 13 with the peak that will be reached around noon. The eclipse in our country will only be partial and from Rome down will be almost imperceptible. In fact, in the capital the coverage of the star will only be 2.38%.
As you go up the peninsula, the sun will be more and more covered. In Bologna it will register 6.26%, 6.39%in Venice, 8.81%in Genoa. The major darkening will have in Milan (9.88%), in Turin (11.18%) and Aosta (12.54%). In the Lombard capital, the eclipse will start at 11:22 and will end at 11:48. The peak will be at 12:04.
If the eclipse in Italy is only partial, you can see a greater coverage than our star in other European countries: France, Spain and the United Kingdom. For a percentage close to 100% it will be necessary to cross the Atlantic and go to Canada and Greenland.
How to see the solar eclipse
To observe the eclipse it is recommended to use special tools for example glasses and lenses with filters to mitigate the impact of the rays. Looking at the sun with the naked eye can in fact cause serious damage to the eyes or, in the worst case, a permanent blindness.
What is solar eclipse
Solar eclipse is an astronomical phenomenon that occurs when our planet aligns with the moon and our star. In this case, the satellite is located between the sun and the earth. The moon projects a shadow cone on the planet.