NASA Picture of the Day, April 20, 2023: Today, the world experienced a hybrid solar eclipse. NASA recently shared on social media that a hybrid solar eclipse under which the Moon passed between the Sun and Earth created a total solar eclipse that was visible from Australia and Southeast Asia. However, no matter where you are, you can now see the Moon blocking the Sun through live NASA video and exclusive images of the solar eclipse.
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NASA astronomical image from April 20, 2023: See exclusive images of the hybrid solar eclipse
Today, sky watchers witnessed the hybrid solar eclipse in Australia and parts of Southeast Asia. The eclipse passed over the Indian and Pacific oceans. This hybrid solar eclipse is named after an Australian coast ‘Ningaloo’. A solar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Moon and Earth align fully or partially. This phenomenon casts a shadow on Earth and obscures the bright face of the Sun. NASA warned viewers that it is not safe to look directly at the Sun during most of the eclipse without specialized eye protection.
Image source: NASA
There are different types of eclipses such as total, annular, hybrid and partial.
– In a total eclipse, the Moon completely blocks the Sun. This allows sky watchers to see the star’s corona, its outer atmosphere.
– In an annular eclipse, the Moon aligns perfectly with the Sun. However, this time it is further from the Earth’s surface and does not completely cover the face of the Sun.
– Hybrid eclipses go from annular to total due to the curve of our planet.
– In partial eclipses, the Moon is not completely aligned with the Sun, only partially covering its bright side.
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Sky watchers also shared the videos on social media:
Here is the solar eclipse in real time from Exmouth Gulf. #SolarEclipse2023 pic.twitter.com/5A583Z2E8u
– Chris Lewis (@a_film_maker)
April 20, 2023
Some viewers also shared the images on social media:
Darkness has descended on the remote town of Exmouth in Western Australia as a total solar eclipse formed. Read more: https://t.co/7M7cRNqv0f #SolarEclipse2023 pic.twitter.com/EjzuMN4YNk
– The Australian (@australian)
April 20, 2023
Solar eclipse 2023: Watch NASA’s live video here!
For viewers in the rest of the world, NASA has shared the video link through which they can watch the live broadcast of the Solar Eclipse. NASA is live streaming views of the eclipse from the telescope.
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People around the world have witnessed the solar eclipse. This event is almost over, but you can still witness this rare phenomenon through the images and videos shared by NASA. Enjoy the live telescopic view of the hybrid solar eclipse!
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