Hi everybody! It was nice to me I could take the time to write back.
This time I will discuss about the solar eclipse that will happen in my country (Indonesia) In March, 9 2016
During the day will turn into night for millions of people, when the moon passes directly in front of the sun and cause a total solar eclipse.
Thousands flock to Indonesia for a total solar eclipse
On the day Wednesday, March 9, residents in some parts of Australia and Southeast Asia will be able to watch the total solar eclipse of this. This phenomenon can also be seen in Hawaii, on the international date line to the east, where the calendar will still show the day Tuesday, March 8th. For those who are in an area far to the west or east in Europe and America, it was already going to night, so the sun will not be seen.
What is a solar eclipse?
Solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun, causing a shadow to fall on Earth. This can only occur at new moon phase - when the dark side of the moon facing the Earth.
Where and when to see the eclipse?
Graphic produced by NASA following will show you where you can see the best view of the eclipse.
Because the Earth rotates, the best place to view the eclipse is at the center along the blue zone. If you are lucky enough to be in the zone - which mostly lie in Indonesia - then you will be able to watch the sun is covered entirely by the month.
If you're far north or south of the point, you will only be able to see a partial eclipse. For example, residents of Darwin in northern Australia will be able to see 60% of the sun covered by the moon. And people in Perth in the south will be able to see 10% of the unobstructed sun.
How often do solar eclipses occur?
Solar eclipse can occur up to five times a year, although this phenomenon is quite rare. NASA keep a list of the eclipse is past and future eclipses, and according to them, in the last 5,000 years there was only 25 years old that has five solar eclipses.
Each of eclipse can be seen from different locations. For example, in 2015 the total solar eclipse can be seen from the UK, but the people in the UK would not be able to see the next one again until the year 2090.
In the north, people in southern Vietnam and Thailand will see a 60% eclipse, while the majority of people in Japan can see 20% of the eclipse.
