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On March 9 there will be a total solar eclipse

Among the remarkable phenomena of the astronomical calendar of 2016 is a total solar eclipse that will take place next Wednesday, March 9. However, it will not be an easy event to observe, since only in the line that crosses Indonesia and the North Pacific will they be able to contemplate it in all its fullness ; in the rest of the world it will only be partially seen (Southeast Asia and Northern Australia) or not even that (Europe).

Fortunately, a team of astronomers belonging to the STARS4ALL platform -which promotes the right to dark skies in Europe- will broadcast the total solar eclipse live via the internet from the city of Palu on the Island of Celebes (Indonesia). connection will begin at 00.25 Spanish peninsular time and will end at 03.00). Experts hope that the clouds will not make observation difficult, but their equatorial location will not facilitate this extreme.

To choose the ideal location for the online broadcast , the scientists had to take into account aspects such as the area with the best probability of good weather or the highest visibility of the eclipse, but also the quality of the roads to guarantee the safety of the expedition throughout moment.

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