Solar eclipse visible in Greece on Nov. 3; filters necessary, astronomers warn

20:14 31/10/2013 - Πηγή: Matrix24

In places other than Africa, south Europe, the Middle East and parts of America, the eclipse will be total.

According to astronomers, in Athens the eclipse will occur from 15:08 to 16:05, in Thessaloniki from 15:16 to 15:47, in Patras from 15:06 to 16:00, and in Chania on Crete

from 15:04 to 16:17. Depending on geographic location, the Moon will cover up to 10 percent of the Sun’s disc in southern Greece, less so in the northern part of the country.

Also, the eclipse will last longer in the south – over one hour on Crete as opposed to about half an hour in Thessaloniki.

Experts warned that observers should use special sun filters on binoculars or amateur telescopes, and warned that regular sunglasses do not provide enough protection. Seeing the eclipse with the naked eye may damage eyes irreparably, the said.

The eclipse is considered rare because it’s a “hybrid” one, being partially visible in Greece but a total eclipse elsewhere. The next solar eclipse visible from Greece will take place in March 2015.

Source: AMNA