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Solar Eclipse Safety Tips
A total solar eclipse will be visible on Wednesday, August 12th, lasting around 2 minutes and 18.3 seconds. It will be observable in regions such as Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, Spain, and parts of Portugal, while the rest of the areas will experience a partial eclipse with coverage ranging between 88 and 96 percent. An eclipse occurs when the Moon fully or partially covers the Sun’s disk; this astronomical phenomenon takes place during the "new moon" phase when the Moon and Sun are aligned in the same direction. Its occurrence depends on the geographic location and the Moon's trajectory. It is advised to use special, certified eclipse glasses for safe viewing, with the possibility of watching the eclipse at sunset in parts of Europe and Africa. This event is rare, as the maximum coverage level has not been seen since 1999, presenting a unique opportunity to observe a rare natural phenomenon.
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