Solar eclipses are pretty rare, and a total solar eclipse is rarer still. But thanks to lucky celestial alignment, many of us in Indonesia will be able to witness this awesome astronomical phenomenon this year.
According to the The National Institute of Aeronautics and Space (Lapan), the total solar eclipse will be observable in 11 Indonesian provinces on March 9.
“The total solar eclipse in Eastern Indonesia will go on for 3 minutes at 9 am local time. As for western Indonesia, it will go on for 2 minutes at 7:30 am,” said Lapan head Thomas Djamaludin, as quoted by Antara.
Damn, that’s pretty early in the morning. We hope we’ll be awake by then.
Unfortunately, it seems we won’t be able to observe the total solar eclipse in the capital. However, according to the diagram below, we will be able to see up to 90% of the sun covered up at the time, weather permitting of course.
But if a partial solar eclipse just won’t do it for you, you can head over to Bengkulu, Jambi, South Sumatra, Bangka Belitung, West Kalimantan, South Kalimantan, Central Kalimantan, East Kalimantan, West Sulawesi, Central Sulawesi or North Maluku, where you’ll be able to observe the solar eclipse in its totality.
Always remember to use appropriate equipment to protect your eyes as you should never look at an eclipse directly.
