Western Ukraine Witnessed a Rare Solar Eclipse with up to 2% Sun Coverage
On March 29, Ukrainians witnessed a fascinating astronomical phenomenon – a partial solar eclipse. This rare event was best observed in the western regions of the country, where the Moon covered over 2% of the solar disk, creating a unique spectacle in the spring sky.
Scale of the Eclipse in Ukraine and Worldwide
The partial solar eclipse on March 29 manifested differently across Ukraine’s regions, providing a unique opportunity to observe this rare astronomical phenomenon. According to Time and Date, the most impressive sight was observed in the western regions of the country.
The highest coverage of the solar disk was recorded in Lviv, where the Moon covered 2.08% of the Sun’s area. Meanwhile, in the capital of Ukraine, the phenomenon was almost imperceptible – in Kyiv, the eclipse was only 0.01% of the solar disk.
On a global scale, this astronomical phenomenon had even more impressive metrics. The deepest eclipse was observed in northern Quebec, Canada, where the Moon covered a stunning 94% of the solar disk. On the European continent, the best observation conditions were in Iceland, where the lunar shadow covered 70% of the solar surface.
This rare astronomical phenomenon attracted the attention of scientists and astronomy enthusiasts worldwide, allowing Ukrainians to be part of a global event, despite the relatively small percentage of coverage in our country.
This partial solar eclipse became an important astronomical event for Ukraine, especially its western regions. Although the coverage was minor compared to other parts of the world, it provided a unique opportunity to observe the interaction of celestial bodies and join in a global astronomical phenomenon.
