The first solar eclipse in 2022 will occur ahead of Eid later. Quoting from the Space page, this phenomenon will occur tomorrow, April 30, 2022.
Meanwhile, according to the United States Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), there will be no total solar eclipse in 2022. On April 30, at least 64% of the sun's disk will be covered during an eclipse. However, the percentage will vary depending on the region where the eclipse is viewed.
A solar eclipse itself occurs when the sun, earth, and moon are aligned and meet at a single vertex. If the sun is completely covered, then a total solar eclipse occurs. Meanwhile, if it is only partially covered, then what happens is a partial solar eclipse.
Observation of the solar eclipse
The April 30 solar eclipse will only occur in all parts of Antarctica, the southern tip of South America, the Pacific Ocean region and the Atlantic Ocean.
Even so, you can still watch this eclipse phenomenon online.
When Will This Astronomical Phenomenon Happen Again?
As reported on the Space page, another partial solar eclipse will occur on October 25. Not only a solar eclipse, this year there will also be a lunar eclipse.
Two weeks after the solar eclipse on April 30, a total lunar eclipse will occur on May 16. In addition, a total lunar eclipse will also occur again on November 8, 2022.
Why Do Eclipses Happen Often?
The occurrence of an eclipse does not mean that it is a sign of something. However, eclipse events, whether solar or lunar eclipses, are not a rare phenomenon. Every year, this astronomical phenomenon is known to occur 4 times or even more eclipses. For example, throughout 2021, there were 4 eclipses.
The next reason, compared to the past, access to information is now easier. This also makes it easier for us to access information about eclipses.
Even so, that doesn't mean that there won't be an eclipse in other parts of the world, and you can watch it online.
