Friday, July 13, 2018, will be marked by another event. A partial solar eclipse. The date and event seem somewhat supernatural to many people. At least on social media, July 13 is being hotly discussed.
There are no talks of the end of the world, nor is anyone expecting an apocalyptic omen. Which is reassuring. However, astrologers, trying to help planet inhabitants, recommend refraining from long trips on this day and spending time usefully with family and loved ones.
Solar Eclipse: Friday the 13th
Regarding the eclipse itself, not everyone will be able to see the event. The Moon covering the Sun will be observable on the southern coast of Australia, from Tasmania Island, and parts of Antarctica. The best viewing point will be the city of Hobart on Tasmania Island. At 13:24 local time, the Moon will cover 35% of the Sun.
The majority of people will only see the event in photographs that will surely appear online.
NASA experts note that solar eclipses occurring multiple times are rarely on such a significant date. The last time a Friday the 13th eclipse was observed was in December 1974. The next partial eclipse falling on a Friday the 13th will be seen by Earth’s inhabitants only in 2080.
