Kuwait – The Al-Ujairi Scientific Center in Kuwait announced that Earth will witness an annular solar eclipse tomorrow, Tuesday, the first of its kind this year. The center noted that this phenomenon will be followed by a total lunar eclipse on March 3rd. It also confirmed that neither eclipse will be visible in the skies of Kuwait.
“Ring of Fire” in Antarctica
The center’s director, Yousef Al-Ajiri, explained in a statement to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) on Monday that the annular eclipse will begin around 3:00 PM Kuwait time.
This phenomenon is characterized by the appearance of what is known as a “ring of fire.” The moon does not completely cover the sun’s disk due to its relative distance from Earth. Therefore, it leaves a bright ring around the dark lunar disk. The most significant eclipse will be visible in Antarctica, extending for a distance of 4,282 kilometers. It will also be partially visible in South Africa, Chile, the southernmost parts of South America, and the Pacific, Indian, and Atlantic Oceans. The eclipse will reach 88% coverage in the Australian Heard and McDonald Islands and the French Southern Territories.
Anticipation for the “blood moon” phenomenon
In a related context, Al-Ajiri revealed the date of the total lunar eclipse, which will occur on Tuesday, March 3rd, at 2:00 PM Kuwait time. Where will it be visible? The eclipse will be most visible in the Pacific Ocean, East Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and western North America. Al-Ajiri concluded his statement by emphasizing the importance of observing these celestial phenomena due to their significant scientific value. He also stressed their role in promoting astronomical awareness within the community and accurately documenting the movement of celestial bodies.
