When is the next solar eclipse? Dates of solar eclipses

Even in ancient times, people noticed a special astronomical phenomenon, which in the future was called an “eclipse.” First of all, there are lunar and solar eclipses, but each of them a few centuries ago led to horror and confusion. As a rule, ignorant people saw in them a terrible omen or a message from the Almighty, which everyone tried to interpret as best they could. Now scientists know enough that no one is afraid of strange celestial phenomena anymore. In this article, we will tell you about when in the year there will be both lunar and solar eclipses, as well as how they affect humans.

Lunar eclipses in 2018

There will be two total lunar eclipses in 2018: January 31, 2018 and July 27, 2018. Therefore, those who like to see something unusual will be able to enjoy this spectacle in all its glory.

Lunar eclipses, as a rule, occur at a time when the Moon seems to be hiding in the shadow of our planet, being on the same line with the Sun. For an observer on Earth, the natural satellite disappears completely, which creates the impression of its complete absence. An interesting phenomenon during a lunar eclipse is the red Moon. it was precisely this that most frightened our ancestors, who thought that its red lunar color symbolized the approaching period of death. However, there is nothing terrible about the red moon. On the contrary, this is a beautiful and unique event in the sky, looks very bewitching and impressive, but does not foreshadow anything.

Solar eclipses in 2018

The inhabitants of the Earth will not have to see total solar eclipses in the coming 2018. But private ones, as many as three are expected: February 15, 2018, July 13, 2018, August 11, 2018.

It should be noted that solar eclipses occur in almost the same number as lunar eclipses (if we take a long period of time) and are an astronomical phenomenon in which the Moon completely or partially covers the solar disk. This happens when the Sun, Moon and Earth line up in one line, which creates the impression that our planet’s natural satellite is eclipsing the Sun. It is noteworthy that the eclipse is not observed in all points of the planet simultaneously and equally (see. schedule-calendar below). It all depends on the viewing angle, because in reality the Moon is much smaller than the Sun and covers it only because the observer is on Earth, a more distant point at that time.

Lunar and solar eclipse calendar for 2018

The impact of eclipses on humans and their consequences

Despite the fact that the ancient times of primitive fears have long passed, some people still continue to believe in the depressing influence of solar and lunar eclipses. And there is still a grain of truth in this phobia. Of course, eclipses do not carry any terrible consequences. However, their effect on the human body has been proven by science.

It is believed that people most susceptible to deterioration in well-being during this astronomical phenomenon are the elderly, those suffering from cardiovascular disease, pregnant women and people with mental disorders. They begin to feel unwell about two weeks before the day on which the eclipse is supposed to occur, and their poor health may continue for another two weeks after its completion. Particularly superstitious people claim that during this phenomenon it is even better not to leave the house at all, especially for expectant mothers, but science has not yet found confirmation for such words.

Since ancient times, solar eclipses have aroused fear in people. Many mysterious myths and legends are associated with them. An eclipse of the sun was considered a harbinger of some terrible turning point in people's lives. Perhaps the ancient people were right in some ways. A solar eclipse really has an impact on our planet and the livelihoods of its inhabitants.

In 2016, 2 solar eclipses are expected.

Far East, North America, Australia

The first will take place on March 9. Unfortunately, it will practically not be visible from Russian territory - it will capture part of the Far East, the north of the North American continent, the Pacific zone and the eastern Indian Ocean. The partial phase will be visible from Asia and Australia. The width of the shadow will extend over 155 km - it will pass through Oceania into the waters of the Pacific Ocean.

The eclipse will last for 5 hours and 15 minutes. According to universal time, the start will be at 23 hours 19 minutes 18 seconds UT. The full phase will begin at 00 hours 15 minutes 53 seconds and last 4 minutes 9 seconds.

Africa, Madagascar

The second eclipse will take place on September 1 and will be annular in nature. Its peculiarity is that the moon is not able to completely cover the disk of the sun and in the full phase a glow will be observed around the dark moon. This is a very beautiful and unusual phenomenon. It will not be visible at all on Russian territory. In order to watch this unique space action, you will have to move to the African continent to the area of the island of Madagascar.

According to universal time, it will begin at 06 hours 13 minutes 03 seconds UT and will last about 6 hours.

What is a solar eclipse?

A solar eclipse is an astronomical phenomenon when the moon completely blocks the sun from us with its disk. Thus, the Earth, Moon and Sun line up in one line. A solar eclipse occurs only on a new moon, when the side of the moon visible from the earth should not be illuminated.

There are from 2 to 5 solar eclipses per year, which are visible from different points on our planet. Astronauts observe how the shadow of the moon passes across the earth during this cosmic phenomenon. Those people who are in the shadow zone can observe a total eclipse, and those located near the shadow strip see a partial eclipse when the solar disk is only partially covered by the moon.

During a total eclipse, the disk of the moon gradually covers the entire sun. At this time it becomes gloomy and the brightest stars appear in the sky - as the ancients said, “day becomes night.” This does not last long - from 3 to 5 minutes. The duration of the partial phase usually does not exceed 6 hours.

Since ancient times, it was believed that nothing good should be expected from a solar eclipse. Scientists believed that fear of the unusual behavior of the luminaries was to blame. Meanwhile, recent studies find evidence that this phenomenon affects the processes occurring on earth.

In 1954, when the French researcher Morris Allais discovered a change in the movement of the pendulum during an eclipse. This observation was a real sensation and for several years various scientists tried to confirm or refute this theory.

Research in recent years, thanks to modern ultra-precise calculations, has confirmed that during solar eclipses some anomalies in the planet’s gravitational field are observed. Theoretical scientists do not yet know what this is connected with and what impact it has on the environment. In order to draw an unambiguous conclusion, it is necessary to carry out observations for many years.

Lovers of mysticism can say with confidence that an eclipse affects the human condition. Negative manifestations begin to be felt 2 weeks before the start, this is especially pronounced in weather-sensitive people. The peak is reached during the eclipse, after which there is a sharp decline. The consequences of this phenomenon are observed within a week.

Someone even started a rumor that it was at this time, according to medical statistics, that the number of citizens complaining about malfunctions of the cardiovascular system, hypertensive pain increases, the number of nervous diseases increases, and the number of suicides increases. In fact numerous studies have shown that there are no statistical dependencies.

Bioenergetics experts claim that during an eclipse, there is a disturbance in the magnetic fields and energy currents of the earth, which affects the human condition. We can feel the impact of the eclipse on ourselves, especially if our body is weakened by illness or stress. Before an eclipse, anxiety increases, anxiety intensifies, tension increases, and mood worsens. We become more sensitive to external stimuli, more vulnerable. Headaches and malaise may occur. This all suggests that a solar eclipse introduces an imbalance into human energy systems

How to prepare for an eclipse according to astrologers

An eclipse is stressful not only for you, but also for the people around you. Try not to try anything extraordinary these days - it will be difficult for you and those around you will not understand you. Do not overstrain your body. Monitor your physical and mental state.

To reduce negative manifestations to a minimum you need to:

get a good night's sleep;
eat right (exclude heavy fatty foods and alcohol from the diet);
do not overload yourself with work and household chores;
support your body with vitamins.

For preventive purposes, you can start taking hawthorn tincture a few days before the eclipse. You need to drink it 20 drops 3 times a day after meals. It will help your heart fight magnetic disturbances of the earth and stay in good shape. In addition, hawthorn tincture increases immunity and strengthens the nervous system, which is so necessary for your body in such unfavorable conditions.

Don't start anything new - you won't have enough vital energy to finish it. These days it is better to do routine work. An eclipse is a great day to give up bad habits. If you decide to quit smoking, do it at this time. The body will adapt to the new situation faster and it will be easier for you to endure the discomfort.

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A solar eclipse is a beautiful natural phenomenon and no imaginary negative factors should prevent you from fully enjoying it. Be sure to stock up special glasses, do not transmit infrared radiation, or smoke a large piece of glass and devote half an hour of your time to this magnificent spectacle!

Recently, astronomy has ceased to be a compulsory subject in school; hopes are pinned on this publication for the possibility of filling the forced gaps in education with the help of the Internet...

First of all, let’s turn to the Great Soviet Encyclopedia to take advantage of the time-tested and undoubtedly outstanding scientists definition of the subject of our conversation: “An eclipse is an astronomical phenomenon in which the Sun, Moon, planet, satellite of a planet or star ceases to be visible in whole or in part to an earthly observer.
Eclipses occur due to the fact that either one celestial body covers another, or the shadow of one non-self-luminous body falls on another similar body. An eclipse of the Sun is observed when it is covered (overshadowed) by the Moon."Solar eclipses always occur on New Moon.

A solar eclipse is a unique phenomenon every time.
What types of eclipses are there?

We are so used to our moon that we don’t even realize how lucky we are with it! And we were lucky to have her twice. First, our Moon is not some shapeless boulder like Phobos or Deimos, but a neat, round mini-planet! Second: the Moon is now far enough away from the Earth and there are no daily earthquakes and huge waves, once in the past caused by the tidal forces of the Moon (in our time, the Moon is moving away from the Earth at a speed of 4 cm per year - in earlier eras this happened faster). The Moon is now so far away that its apparent angular size is close to that of the even more distant Sun. And once upon a time the Moon was so close to the Earth that solar eclipses occurred every new moon, although at that time there was no one to look at them...

Each solar eclipse is unique in its own way; exactly how the eclipse will look for an observer on earth is determined by 3 factors (in addition to weather): the angular diameters (dimensions) of the Sun visible from the observation point α and the moon β and the trajectory of the Moon relative to the Sun and stars (Fig. 2).

Rice. 2. The angular diameters of the Sun visible from the Earth's surface ( α ) and Moon ( β ), the trajectory of the Moon’s movement across the starry sky (dotted line).

Due to the fact that the Moon and the Earth move in elliptical orbits (the Moon is sometimes closer and sometimes further from the Earth, and the Earth, in turn, is sometimes closer and sometimes further from the Sun), the apparent angular diameter of the Moon, depending on its orbital position, can vary from 29 .43" to 33.3" (arcminutes), and the apparent angular diameter of the Sun is from 31.6" to 32.7". Moreover, their average apparent diameters, respectively, are for the Moon: 31"05" and for the Sun: 31"59".
Depending on whether the visible trajectory of the Moon passes through the center of the Sun, or intersects its visible region in an arbitrary place, as well as various combinations of the visible angular sizes of the Moon and the Sun, three types of solar eclipses are traditionally distinguished: partial, total and annular eclipses .

Partial solar eclipse

If the observed trajectory of the Moon does not pass through the center of the Sun, then the Moon, as a rule, cannot completely obscure the Sun (Fig. 3) - an eclipse in which the Moon covers the Sun is not completely called partial (partial from the word “part” with the meaning “partial” eclipse"). Such an eclipse can occur for any possible combination of the apparent angular diameters of the Moon and the Sun.

The majority of solar eclipses occurring on Earth are partial eclipses (approximately 68%).

Total solar eclipse

If at any point on the Earth's surface observers can see that the Moon completely covers the Sun, then such an eclipse is called a total solar eclipse. Such an eclipse occurs when the apparent path of the Moon passes through the center of the Sun or very close to it and at the same time the apparent diameter of the Moon β must be greater than or at least equal to the apparent diameter of the Sun α (Fig. 4).

Rice. 4. Total solar eclipse, March 20, 2015 in 12:46 observed near the North Pole.

A total solar eclipse can be observed within very small areas of the earth's surface, as a rule, it is a strip up to 270 km wide, outlined by the shadow of the Moon - observers in areas adjacent to the shadowed areas see only a partial solar eclipse (Figure 5).

Rice. 5. Total solar eclipse, the shadow of the Moon on the surface of the Earth, the dark dotted line indicates the trajectory of the shadow area

For each specific area, a total solar eclipse is very rare. In Moscow, for example, the last total solar eclipse occurred in August 1887 (08/19/1887), and the next one is expected on 10/16/2126. So, if you sit in one place for a long time, you may never see a total solar eclipse in your life ( however, in August 1887, Muscovites still did not see it due to bad weather). Therefore: “If you want to survive an event, do everything possible to make it happen!” /Slogan of Enthusiasts/
Thank God, in general, on the surface of the Earth, total eclipses do not occur very rarely, on average once every year and a half and account for almost 27% of all eclipse variants.

Annular solar eclipse

If the trajectory of the Moon passes near the center of the Sun, but the apparent angular diameter of the Moon is less than that of the Sun β < α , then at the moment the centers align, the Moon cannot completely obscure the Sun and a glow in the form of a ring is created around it, such an eclipse is called annular (Fig. 6), but in oral speech, which traditionally strives to express the meaning as briefly as possible, the expression annular eclipse has been established, i.e. . "Annular solar eclipse" is a term, but "annular eclipse" is just jargon for now...

Rice. 6. An annular solar eclipse, someday...

Annular (annular) solar eclipses are currently the rarest type of eclipses, accounting for only 5%. But, as we know, the Moon is gradually moving away from the Earth and annular eclipses will occur more and more often.

Why solar eclipses happen so rarely

The main reason that solar eclipses in our time do not occur every new moon is that the plane of the Moon’s orbit does not coincide with the plane of the ecliptic (the plane of the Earth’s orbit) and is inclined to it at an angle of 5.145 degrees (Fig. 7, item 1). In this figure, as well as in all others, the sizes of the angles and the ratio of the scales of objects are exaggerated for clarity of the images.

Rice. 7.

Work on the article "Solar Eclipses" continues.

Sergey Ov(Seosnews9)

Solar eclipses 2020 - exact dates (MSK), type, phases, observation locations

June 21, 2020 - annular (annular) solar eclipse 06/21/2020 at 09:41 MSK, the annular eclipse will be visible in northeast Africa, the south of the Arabian Peninsula, Pakistan, India and China, partial solar eclipse - in the middle and southern latitudes of Russia , as well as in the south of Europe, in Middle, Central, Southeast Asia and Melanesia .

December 14, 2020 - total solar eclipse, the maximum phase of the eclipse will begin 12/14/2020 at 19:15 MSK, a total eclipse can be observed in the Pacific Ocean, the very south of South America and in the Atlantic Ocean, particularly in both oceans, in the south and central part of South America, the Antarctic Peninsula and the southwest coast of Africa. Will not be observed in Russia .

Solar eclipses of 2019:
January 2019 - Partial solar eclipse ;
July 2019 - Total solar eclipse;
December 2019 -(observed in Russia)

06.01.2019 04:28 - New Moon.
This new moon will happenpartial solar eclipse , the maximum phase of the eclipse will begin January 6, 2019 at 04:41 MSK, eclipse it will be possible to observe in eastern Mongolia, northeastern China, Korea and Japan, in Russia - in the south of Eastern Siberia, the Far East, Kamchatka, the Kuril Islands and Sakhalin.

02.07.2019 22:16 - New Moon.
This new moon will happen total solar eclipse , the maximum phase of the eclipse will begin July 2, 2019 at 10:26 pm MSK, a partial eclipse of the Sun can only be observed in the south Pacific Ocean, Central and South America (Chile, Argentina), alas: will not be observed in Russia...

26.12.2019 08:13 - New Moon.
This new moon will make the inhabitants of the Earth happy with the third solar eclipse of the year - it will be annular solar eclipse (annular), the maximum phase of the eclipse will occur December 26, 2019 05:18:53 MSK, an annular eclipse can be observed in the east of the Arabian Peninsula, southern India, Sri Lanka, Sumatra, Malaysia and Indonesia, and partial in Central and Southeast Asia, Australia and western Oceania , in Russia the eclipse will be observed in Transbaikalia and Primorye .

2018:
February 2018 - Partial solar eclipse;
July 2018 - Partial solar eclipse;
August 2018 - Partial solar eclipse (observed in Russia)

16.02.2018 00:05 - New Moon
This new moon will happen partial solar eclipse , the maximum phase of the eclipse will begin 02/15/2018 at 23:52 MSK, a partial eclipse of the Sun can only be observed in Antarctica and southern South America (Chile, Argentina) - summary: V Russia will not be observed.

13.07.2018 05:48 - New Moon ( , (super new moon) - a variant translation from the English word "supermoon", another - "Super Moon". On a new moon, the Moon is usually not visible, but in such cases there are very strong tides, maybe a better translation would be: “Strong Moon”?)
In addition, on this new moon there will be partial solar eclipse , the maximum phase of the eclipse will begin 07/13/2018 at 06:02 MSK. The eclipse can be observed, alas, only in Antarctica on the Budd Coast, the southernmost part of Australia, Tasmania or in the Indian Ocean between Antarctica and Australia - the eclipse will not be observed in Russia .

11.08.2018 12:58 - New moon( , Strong Moon)
On this new moon it will also happenpartial solar eclipse , the maximum phase of the eclipse will begin August 11, 2018 at 12:47 MSK, the eclipse can be observed in the north of Canada, Greenland in the Scandinavian countries, in Russia - in the northern and middle latitudes of Central Russia, throughout Siberia and the Far East , northeastern Kazakhstan, Mongolia and China .

2017: February 2017 - Annular solar eclipse; August 2017 - Total solar eclipse

26 February 2017 17:58
On this winter new moon there will be annular solar eclipse . The maximum phase of the eclipse will begin February 26, 2017 at 17:54 MSK . An annular eclipse of the Sun can be observed in the south of Argentina and Chile, southwest Angola, and private in southern South America, Antarctica, western and southern Africa - will not be observed in Russia.

21 August 2017 21:30- astronomical new moon.
On this summer new moon there will be total solar eclipse . The maximum phase of the eclipse will begin August 21, 2017 at 21:26 MSK. A total eclipse of the Sun can be observed, alas, only in North America in the United States, private in Russia - in Chukotka (the Moon will barely touch the Sun); in other countries- in the USA and Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Ireland and the UK, Portugal (at sunset), Mexico, Central America, Ecuador, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, Guinea and Brazil.

March 2016 - Total Solar Eclipse + Supermoon

09 March 2016 04:54 Moscow time - astronomical new moon;
This new moon will happen total solar eclipse, the maximum phase of the eclipse will begin March 09, 2016 at 04:58 MSK, a total solar eclipse will be observed on the islands of Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi and Halmahera, private in Russia- in Primorye, Sakhalin, Kuril Islands and Kamchatka; in other countries in India, China, Thailand, Laos and Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, USA and Canada (Alaska) ;

01.09.2016 12:03 - astronomical new moon;
This new moon will happen annular solar eclipse, the maximum phase of the eclipse will begin September 01, 2016 at 12:08 MSK , An annular eclipse can be observed, alas, only in central Africa and Madagascar, and a partial eclipse in all African countries, in Saudi Arabia, Yemen and in the Indian Ocean

March 2015 - Total Solar Eclipse + Supermoon

March 20, 2015 12:36 Moscow time - astronomical new moon; ;
On this new moon there will be a total solar eclipse, the maximum phase of the eclipse will occur on March 20, 2015 at 12:46:47 MSK, total eclipse of the sun can be observed in the Faroe Islands, Spitsbergen and the North Pole, partial eclipse in Russia- throughout the European part and Western Siberia; as well as in Greenland, Europe and Central Asia. ;

* Eclipses, eclipse = Z.

Z. - astronomical phenomena, which consist in the fact that the Sun, Moon, planet, satellite of a planet, or star ceases to be visible in whole or in part to an earthly observer. Shadows occur due to the fact that either one celestial body covers another, or the shadow of one non-self-luminous body falls on another similar body. Thus, the Earth of the Sun is observed when it is covered by the Moon; W. Moon - when the shadow of the Earth falls on it; Z. satellites of planets - when they fall into the shadow of a planet; Z. in systems of double stars - when one star covers the other. Zoning also includes the passage of a satellite's shadow across the planet's disk, the Moon's occultation of stars and planets (the so-called occultation (See Occultation)), the passage of the inner planets Mercury and Venus across the solar disk, and the passage of satellites across the planet's disk. With the beginning of flights of manned spacecraft, it became possible to observe the Earth from the Sun from these ships (see illustration). Of greatest interest are the rays of the Sun and the Moon, associated with the movement of the Moon around the Earth.

Great Soviet Encyclopedia, 3rd ed. 1969 - 1978

All the inhabitants of our planet dream of seeing such an incredible spectacle as a solar eclipse. This event is very rare and its every appearance arouses genuine interest of the masses. In the article we will look at what this phenomenon is, analyze the advice of astrologers and decide on the dates of solar eclipses.

and why does it happen

A solar eclipse is one of the most anticipated astronomical events. It is observed when the Moon, passing between the Sun and the globe, covers the star from the inhabitants of our world. The shadow cast by the Moon on the Earth is small in size relative to our planet, and therefore cannot envelop its entire area at once.

Based on the amount of the sun's surface covered, the following are distinguished:

Time of total solar eclipse. When the observer is in the lunar shadow, the eclipse of the sun will cover the entire solar disk, and in the darkened sky only the so-called solar corona will be visible.
A partial eclipse is so called because only a fraction of the solar circle will be closed to viewers in the penumbra region. Accordingly, this event will be visible only from that part of our planet that falls under the lunar shadow or is adjacent to this darkened area (this approximate zone is called the penumbra).
Annular solar eclipse. In 2017, this variant was observed by residents of the south pole. It is observed when the Moon at the time of the eclipse is located at a great distance relative to our planet and its shadow does not reach the Earth. In this situation, it will be visible how the Moon moves in the center of the solar circle, but its diameter is less than the size of the solar disk, and, accordingly, the Sun will not disappear completely, but will look like a bright ring with a dark spot in the middle. The sky darkens slightly, it’s impossible to see.

In a situation where the eclipse is seen from different points on the Earth (in the lunar shadow) as both total and annular, it will be classified as total annular or hybrid.

Solar eclipses of the 20th century were especially interesting to science. Thanks to this phenomenon, scientists were able to explore the surroundings of the Sun, which is impossible under normal conditions. And since 1996, the SOHO satellite has been helping with this. Before the beginning of the 20th century, the chromosphere was explored during eclipses and several comets were observed.

Dates of solar eclipses 2018

In 2018, this astronomical phenomenon will be observed three times.
On 02/15/2018 at 16.30 Moscow time there will be a partial solar eclipse, which will be visible in South America and Antarctica. Russians will not be able to admire the phenomenon.
On July 13, 2018 at 06.02 Moscow time, another partial eclipse will take place; it will be visible in Tasmania, southern Australia and eastern Antarctica.
On August 11, 2018 at 12.47 Moscow time, a partial solar eclipse will take place at 12.47 Moscow time. This time, Russians (central part, Siberia, Far East), as well as residents of Kazakhstan, Mongolia, northeast China, Scandinavian countries, Greenland and the northern part of Canada will have the opportunity to see this unusual phenomenon with their own eyes.

Features of the eclipses of the coming 2018

According to astrologers, each new eclipse affects a person in a special way, which is due to the unique position of the planets and stars relative to each other, the Sun and the Moon at the time of the phenomenon. Having calculated the influence of the interactions of celestial bodies, astrologers have made recommendations regarding human actions at the time of solar eclipses in 2018:

During the next solar eclipse on February 15, 2018, a person may involuntarily manifest or intensify the desire for not the most kind and noble deeds. Therefore, on this day you should most carefully control your emotions, words and actions, and try not to get drawn into conflict.
Eclipse July 13, 2018. Any endeavors on this day are doomed to failure.
Eclipse on August 11, 2018. You should be careful about making important decisions on the day of the eclipse, or better yet, postpone it altogether. A person will be overcome by absent-mindedness, attention to detail will weaken, as a result of which on this day one can lose sight of important nuances and, having made any decision, subsequently regret it.

Solar eclipses 2019

In 2019, as in 2018, earthlings will be able to admire the solar eclipse on the following dates:

Preparation

Both doctors and specialists in such areas as astrology and esotericism urge not to treat the phenomenon of a solar eclipse as something catastrophic and destructive for humans. Before the future, you should not radically change your lifestyle, lock yourself at home in anxious anticipation. But nevertheless, before the date of the solar eclipse, activities aimed at improving overall well-being will not be superfluous: walks in the fresh air, moderation in diet. You should also postpone less urgent matters and concerns in order to avoid additional emotional and physical stress in the run-up to the eclipse. This “unloading” regime will allow you to relieve the anxiety and nervousness that is characteristic of a person during this unusual period.

Among astrologers and esotericists, it is believed that a solar eclipse is a moment of purification; at this time, the most successful ventures will be those related to getting rid of everything that burdens a person or harms his health.

During future events, as well as during solar eclipses in 2017, you should keep in mind:

What not to do during eclipses

According to esotericists, the period of the nearest solar eclipses is extremely unfavorable for any undertakings.

These days have the following features:

It is believed that on the day of the eclipse there is a high probability of committing rash acts.
It is not advisable to schedule large financial transactions, marriage registration, or signing important documents on this day.
You should be careful about carrying out planned medical procedures on this date; if possible, it is better to postpone the procedure to another day.
It is not recommended to use psychotropic substances.
They also advise not to take information “to heart”; you should try to abstract yourself and assess the situation objectively.

In order to prepare for a natural phenomenon in time, you need to plan the necessary things in advance and compare what you have planned with the list of solar eclipses .

The influence of eclipses on humans

Medical scientists are of the opinion that the astrological phenomenon does not have a significant impact on a person's physical health, regardless of where the solar eclipse was visible. Since this phenomenon is quite short in duration, it simply does not have time to seriously interfere with the biochemical processes of the body.

However, this amazing natural phenomenon has traditionally caused the world's population a feeling of anxiety and concern, since this event is relatively rare and is subconsciously perceived by humans as alien. People experience similar discomfort when they find themselves in an unfamiliar, hostile environment. A particularly pronounced feeling of anxiety occurs in people with high meteosensitivity, with manifestations of vegetative dystonia, in anxious and suspicious individuals, in people with depressive disorders.

It has been noticed that during the eclipse the frequency of suicidal manifestations increases slightly. Therefore, doctors recommend that people with the above personality traits start taking sedatives in advance when the date of the eclipse approaches. And on the day of the phenomenon, if possible, protect yourself from additional experiences and stress.

On March 20 this year, there will be a total solar eclipse that will block up to 90 percent of the sun. The eclipse will be the largest event in the last 16 years. On this day, the Moon passes directly in front of the Sun, casting a shadow on the Earth. A solar eclipse could cause temporary power outages across Europe. The eclipse will occur on the afternoon of Friday 20 March and will begin at 7:41 UTC (Universal Time) and end at 11:50 UTC.

· Start of solar eclipse: 12:13 Moscow time

· Maximum phase of solar eclipse: 13:20 Moscow time

· End of solar eclipse: 14:27 Moscow time

Maximum solar obscuration: 58 percent

A total eclipse will be observed in eastern Greenland, Iceland, the Svalbard archipelago and the Faroe Islands. Russia, Europe, northern and eastern Africa and northern and eastern Asia will experience a partial solar eclipse.

The last time a total solar eclipse of this magnitude occurred was on August 11, 1999, and the next one will take place in 2026. In addition, the eclipse could disrupt solar power supplies and lead to power outages.

Remember not to look directly at the Sun during sun exposure, as this may cause permanent eye damage. To observe, you need to use special solar filters.

The eclipse falls on the equinox and new moon, and the Moon will reach lunar perigee, the closest point to Earth in its orbit. The spring equinox occurs on March 20, 2015 at 22:45 UTC (March 21 1:45 Moscow time). It represents the moment when the Sun crosses the celestial equator. On the day of the equinox, the length of night and day is the same and is 12 hours.

March's new moon will be a supermoon, which, although not visible, will have a larger than normal impact on Earth's oceans. An eclipse occurs when a celestial body, such as the Moon or a planet, passes into the shadow of another body. There are two types of eclipses that can be observed on Earth: solar and lunar.

During a solar eclipse, the Moon's orbit passes between the Sun and the Earth. When this happens, the Moon blocks the sun's light and casts a shadow on the Earth.

There are several types of solar eclipse:

Full - it is visible in certain areas of the Earth that are in the center of the lunar shadow falling on the Earth. The Sun, Moon and Earth are in a straight line.

Partial - This eclipse occurs when the Sun, Moon and Earth are not exactly in line and observers are positioned in the penumbra.

Annular - occurs when the Moon is at its farthest point from the Earth. As a result, it does not completely block the solar disk, but appears as a dark disk around which a bright ring is visible.