The Russians will see the rare solar Eclipse of 21 June 2020: how and where to see the unique phenomenon?

In the night of Sunday, 21 June 2020, Russia will be able to observe unique annular Eclipse when the moon partially cover the Sun in the summer solstice.

According to astronomers, this unique annular Eclipse occurs on average 14 times in one century, and the next time it is expected only in 2039. This year the solar Eclipse will coincide with the longest day of the year, and the Russians will get to see partial phases. In addition, the ability to see the unusual phenomenon will depend on the presence of clouds, and the geographical location.
A convenient viewing platform in Russia experts called the regions of the Caucasus and Southern Russia, where you can see the overlap of the solar disk by 25%. So in Dagestan, you can see 0,41% of the phenomenon, in the Krasnodar region of 0.28%.

Also good annular solar Eclipse will be seen in the Altai, where the expected observation 0,45% overlap of the solar disk and Primorsky Krai — 0,37%.

“The most Northern point possible observations, there will be Moscow — an astronomical event in the capital will be able to notice only the most sharp-eyed people, because its phase will be only about 1%“, — the “Guardian” the words of a senior researcher of the space research Institute Oleg Ugolnikov.

In complete form the astronomical phenomenon will be able to see the people of Eastern Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, India and China, where the overlap of the Sun, the moon will be observed with the formation of a very thin ring of light, and it will last for about 20 seconds.

Experts warn that the astronomical phenomenon can cause worsening mental and neurotic disorders, which will exacerbate the anxiety associated with the pandemic coronavirus infection.

When observation of rare astronomical phenomenon experts suggest use special filters to protect eyes from burns. In addition, it can be seen on the website kp.ru which will be broadcast live.