A solar eclipse will occur on Sunday the 3rd of November and will be partially visible in Africa, southern Europe, the Middle East and areas of the USA. In Greece the eclipse will appear partially, while in other areas of the world it will appear as a full-eclipse. The upcoming eclipse is classified as a “hybrid” eclipse, since it will appear as a full eclipse in certain areas on the planet and as a partial or ringed eclipse in others.
In the south of Greece the moon will appear to cover about 10% of the solar disc, while in the north of Greece the cover will be even less. Likewise, the eclipse will last longer in the south than in the north. In Athens the eclipse is expected to last from 15:08 to 16:05, in Thessaloniki from 15:16 to 15:47, in Patra from 15:06 to 16:00 and in Chania from 15:04 to 16:17. The eclipse will peak at about 15:30.
Astronomers and doctors warn than anyone planning to observe the eclipse with binoculars or a telescope must be equipped with the necessary solar filters, otherwise risk serious damage to eye-sight. Conventional sunglasses do not offer adequate protection. The next solar eclipse that will be visible in Greece is expected in March 2015.
