Partial Solar Eclipse to be Visible in Egypt Tomorrow

A partial solar eclipse will be visible in Egypt and other parts of the world on Tuesday.

The solar eclipse is expected to begin at 12:00 p.m. and end at 2:15 p.m in the UAE. The celestial spectacle will reach its maximum at 1:10. The eclipse will be visible from Europe, Western Siberia Central Asia, Western Asia, South Asia and from the northeast of Africa, but not in North America.

At its maximum point in Russia, 82 percent of the Sun will be covered, and it will appear around 15 to 30 percent eclipsed in Western Europe.

Two main types of eclipses can be observed from Earth: lunar and solar. In a lunar eclipse, Earth is between the Sun and the Moon. In a solar eclipse, the Moon is between the Sun and Earth.

"Solar eclipses are celestial events that can occur about every 16 months and can last up to seven and a half minutes depending on the Earth-Sun-Moon geometry," the European Space Agency said. 

Solar eclipses take place when the Sun, Moon and Earth and in partial or complete alignment.

"The Moon blocks light coming from the Sun and subsequently casts a shadow on Earth, with the eclipse becoming visible to anyone within this shadow," the European Space Agency said.

Solar eclipses can only be safely observed through solar filters. Astro enthusiasts would generally opt for a pair of solar eclipse glasses to view the celestial event. Those planning to observe the eclipse outdoors are advised to wear solar eclipse glasses to avoid the risk of blindness.