As we transcend into the new season of spring on 1 September, a new moon is also set to greet us.
An annual eclipse is set to appear and South Africans are going to get a chance to witness this phenomenon.
According to timeanddate.com an Annular Solar Eclipse occurs when the moon covers the sun’s centre, with the sun’s visible outer edges forming a “ring of fire” around the moon.
Phases and times of the annular eclipse in Bloemfontein:
The Science of Annular Solar Eclipses – Annular solar eclipses take place when:
- The moon is a new moon.
- The moon is at or near a lunar node.
- The earth, moon and sun are perfectly aligned in a straight line.
Click here to see an animation of the eclipse in Bloemfontein.
Have you seen the #PartialEclipse yet? Send us your snaps at info@bloemfonteincourant.co.za #solareclipse pic.twitter.com/VrdUCgqWMp
— Bloemfontein Courant (@BfnCourant) September 1, 2016
Central Media Group members having a peek at the #PartialEclipse earlier. Have you had a peek yet? #SolarEclipse pic.twitter.com/9YwwsD8YC3
— Bloemfontein Courant (@BfnCourant) September 1, 2016
Don’t forget to protect your eyes and send us your photos of the eclipse from your area on info@bloemfonteincourant.co.za
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