Solar eclipse • Sun • Solar eclipse of April 20, 2023 • Earth • 2023
The solar eclipse of April 20, 2023, will be a celestial event in which the Moon will pass between the Sun and the Earth, blocking the Sun's light and casting a shadow on the Earth's surface. This will cause a temporary darkening of the sky and a noticeable drop in temperature.
The eclipse will only be visible in certain parts of the world, including parts of Australia, Indonesia, and the Pacific Ocean. It will be a partial eclipse, meaning that the Moon will only partially block the Sun's light.
It's important to note that staring directly at the Sun during a solar eclipse can cause permanent eye damage, so proper precautions such as using specialized solar viewing glasses or a pinhole projector should be taken when observing the event.
Solar eclipses occur when the Moon's orbit intersects with the Earth's orbit around the Sun, causing the Moon's shadow to fall on the Earth's surface. They are relatively rare events, with only a few occurring each year, and their timing and visibility are highly dependent on the position of the Sun, Moon, and Earth in space.
