As everyone is eagerly waiting for the upcoming total solar eclipse on Sunday (Apr 8), Google has stepped up to the plate. The search engine is also marking the occasion with a captivating search animation. The internet giant’s timely release of the animation comes as there is a burgeoning frenzy over the event online.
Individuals worldwide are turning to the web to learn about how to witness this rare phenomenon.
By simply typing “solar eclipse”, “April 8 eclipse”, or “Solar eclipse of April 8” in the search bar, users are greeted with a visually engaging animation.
It shows the celestial event in a beautifully animated way in a virtual manner. It also then provides quick access to essential details of the solar eclipse. With the celestial event set to occur in the skies, Google’s animation is now igniting curiosity and wonder among users worldwide.
Interest in the solar eclipse is already reaching a feverish pitch online and so Google’s initiative is also providing a platform for education and is fostering a sense of community among celestial enthusiasts.
Notably, a solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the Sun. It obscures all or part of the Sun’s light from the Earth. This phenomenon happens during the new moon phase when the Sun and Moon are aligned.
Solar eclipse in different parts of the world
A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon completely covers the Sun and blocks its light, creating a dark shadow on Earth. The total solar eclipse will only be visible in parts of Mexico, Canada, and the United States. It is pertinent to note that the total solar eclipses are visible only from a narrow path on Earth’s surface.
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Moreover, a partial solar eclipse will be visible from parts of Colombia, the Caribbean, Spain, the United Kingdom, Venezuela, Ireland, Iceland, and Portugal. In this, the Moon covers only a portion of the Sun leaving a crescent-shaped portion of the Sun visible from Earth. Notably, partial solar eclipses are visible from a much broader area than total eclipses.
(With inputs from agencies)