Question by ThulasiDharan: How dark will the surroundings be if a solar eclipse with 82% obscuration of the sun happens at 1:30PM?
Will the surroundings be lit up as if it is a full moon day(or twice the brightness of full moon day)? What approximately will be the darkness of the surroundings? The time of maximum eclipse is 1:30PM local time.
In India, we have an annular solar eclipse on jan 2010. From my home town, the sun will be obscured by 82% at 1:30PM local time.
Thanks Tina.
What if I prevent my eyes from getting adapted by closing my eyes from 12:00PM(starting time of the eclipse) till 1:30PM and then I suddenly open my eyes, can I see my surroundings appear very dark, as if it is a full moon day?
Best answer:
Answer by Tina Luse a pinhole camera to observe the eclipse.
you won't notice the brightness changing, bcuz your eyes will adapt. even a total eclipse is only like bright twilight.
watch for funny-looking shadows and the sunlight having a "pearl" quality.
later: you won't notice it getting dark unless the sun is more than 90% covered. no matter what you do.
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Thursday, September 6, 2012
How dark will the surroundings be if a solar eclipse with 82% obscuration of the sun happens at 1:30PM?
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