Above: Stages of the solar eclipse as the Moon pass in front of the sun.
Bandar Seri Begawan – People in Brunei will have the opportunity to observe a partial solar eclipse on wednesday morning, July 22.
The astronomical wonder is expected to start at 8.48 a.m. local time when the moon will make its first contact with the sun.
If weather conditions permitted, the partial eclipse can be viewed for 1 hour and 34 minutes.
At 9.33 a.m. the maximum visibility will take place when only 8.3 percent of the sun will be obscured by the moon. The last stages of the eclipse will occur at 10.22 a.m.
The spectacular event should be observed with precautions. Eclipse watchers are advised to avoid looking at the sun directly with the naked eyes, through a telescope or binoculars as these may cause damage to the eyesight. Proper solar filters or eclipse glasses must be used for observation.
A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth. It is an uncommon celestial event as the three bodies are rarely perfectly aligned. The next partial solar eclipse visible in this country is set to occur next year on January 15, 2010.
Credit to: http://www.bruneiastronomy.org/php/index.php
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