A total solar eclipse will occur on Friday March 20, the first since 1962 in events so close to the spring equinox. This phenomenon will be accompanied by a Super Moon.
It is predicted that next Super Moon can be seen in November 2016.
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The celestial show starts in the North Atlantic and the only two populated regions of the world where it is possible to appreciate the phenomenon in all its magnitude will be the Faroe Islands (Scotland) and the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard (Norway). However, the darkness cast by the moon will leak to the north, to lose sight of the area of the North Pole; The eclipse will be partially across Europe, northern fringe of Africa, north-central Asia and the Middle East.
In addition, the event will be accompanied by the phenomenon known as Super Moon, which will happen on Saturday 21 March, and which is due to the alignment of the Earth, Moon and Sun, while the Moon is closest to the Earth position.
For those who can witness the eclipse live and direct, caution is recommended to watch the show, which is harmful to the eyes and can even cause permanent blindness. It is advisable to use specialized equipment such as goggles solar eclipse, or telescopes with due protection on their lenses.
To photograph the eclipsed sun is necessary to use a special sunscreen, since the eclipse of the sun can not permanently damage the camera’s sensor.
The people of America can enjoy the total solar eclipse through its live broadcast, in various websites
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