Observation de l'éclipse solaire

Observation of the total solar eclipse with the Popular Astronomy Society of the Basque Coast. The Moon will come between the Earth and the Sun, completely obscuring the Sun.

Key times to remember:

- 7:31 p.m.: Start of the eclipse—first contact: The Moon’s disk touches the edge of the Sun’s disk. Sun in the west, altitude 17%B0.

- 8:27 p.m.: Maximum of the eclipse—99.4% coverage—altitude 7%.

- 9:14 p.m.: Sunset over the sea during the partial eclipse.

Animation begins at 7:30 p.m.

? Information and signs regarding safety precautions.

? Information on the phenomenon of eclipses.

? Instruments and equipment made available to the public (under the supervision of event staff).

- Direct observation: “Coronado”-type solar filter, digital telescope.

- Indirect observation: Projection telescope, “eclipse box,” “eclipse tube,” Solarscope.

Event ends at 9:30 p.m.