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Don't Just Watch, This is the Safe Way to See the June 21, 2020 Annular Solar Eclipse

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Kapanlagi.com - Indonesia will once again witness a rare natural phenomenon. Specifically, on June 21, 2020, some areas in Indonesia will experience an annular solar eclipse. Quoted from the official website of the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) bmkg.go.id, the annular solar eclipse phenomenon occurs when the sun, moon, and earth are in alignment, causing the sun to appear as a ring. This is because the middle part of the sun is covered by the moon.

The BMKG also stated that the annular solar eclipse phenomenon on June 21, 2020, will not only occur in Indonesia but also in various parts of the world, such as Congo, South Sudan, India, China, and others. So, what about Indonesia? Which regions can enjoy this rare phenomenon?

1. Annular Solar Eclipse on June 21, 2020 in Indonesia

Furthermore, BMKG also mentioned that the annular solar eclipse in Indonesia will at least pass through 432 cities and regencies in 31 provinces. However, the observable phenomenon will only be a partial solar eclipse.

Sabang City in Aceh will be the earliest region to witness the peak of the annular solar eclipse on June 21, 2020 at 14:34 WIB. Meanwhile, the latest peak of the solar eclipse will occur in Agats City, Papua at 17:37 WIB.

Unfortunately, this phenomenon of the June 21, 2020 solar eclipse will not be visible in all regions of Indonesia. At least 83 cities in several provinces such as Bengkulu, Lampung, Central Java, East Java, West Java, Banten, DKI Jakarta, and DI Yogyakarta will not be able to enjoy this phenomenon.

2. Safe Ways to View a Solar Eclipse

Even though only partially, of course you don't want to miss this rare phenomenon. However, watching a solar eclipse should not be done carelessly or with the naked eye. Because, during a solar eclipse, the sunlight that reaches the earth will be more dazzling. This is feared to be able to disturb eye health.

In order to still be able to safely enjoy the phenomenon of a solar eclipse, you can follow some tips that are reported from liputan6.com.

1) Using Special Glasses

To be able to safely view a solar eclipse, it is recommended to use special glasses. Not just any ordinary sunglasses. These glasses must have special lenses that are strong enough to block the extremely dazzling sunlight during a solar eclipse.

2) Using a Telescope or Binoculars

Viewing a solar eclipse with a telescope or binoculars is generally safe, because the sun will be seen in the form of a projected image. The use of a telescope or binoculars will also make the projected eclipse larger and sharper.

3) DSLR Camera

However, no matter what, it is still recommended not to directly view a solar eclipse due to the risk to your eye health. Instead, you can use a DSLR camera. However, it is important to note that you should not directly point the lens at the sun as it may damage the camera sensor.

Instead, it is recommended to use a special solar filter. The purpose is to reduce the intensity of sunlight captured by the camera. For optimal results, you can use a telephoto lens with a focal length of 500-2,000mm, or a standard lens of 200mm.

Those are some brief reviews about locations in Indonesia that have the potential to experience the annular solar eclipse on June 21, 2020. If you're lucky, you may witness this rare phenomenon on Sunday (21/06). You can also follow the tips above to ensure your safety while enjoying this rare natural phenomenon.

(kpl/psp)

Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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