No, the whole planet will not darken this year – Truths and lies about the 6 -minute eclipse

An internet -circulating melodotragian reputation and social media claims that “the world will be dark for six minutes” on August 2, with the extra message that this will not happen again for 100 years. However, this is not going to happen. There will be no world blackout. However, something special about darkness will not take place on August 2, but in a few years. The “eclipse of the century” in 2027 The possible source of confusion is a truly impressive event coming on August 2, 2027 and has rightly been described as the “eclipse of the century”. On that day, the Moon will fully cover the sun for up to 6 minutes and 22 seconds, offering the longest duration of total sun eclipse of the 21st century. The total solar eclipse of April 8, 2024, which was visible in Mexico, the United States and Canada, offered a maximum duration of total 4 minutes and 28 seconds, something […]
Source: News Beast

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