Partial Solar Eclipse: Morocco’s Sky Puts on an Exceptional Show -

A partial solar eclipse marked the skies over Morocco on Wednesday evening, observed across several regions of the Kingdom with varying degrees of occultation.

In Rabat, many people followed the phenomenon, which began at 6:47 PM, reached its peak around 7:30 PM, and came to an end shortly before sunset.

Dozens of Moroccans and foreign tourists gathered in front of the Mohammed V Mausoleum to observe this astronomical phenomenon. Spectators also shared specially designed eclipse-viewing glasses.

As the minutes passed, the Moon progressively covered the solar disk, eventually reaching an occultation rate estimated at 88% by astronomical calculations.

Several times, however, observation was disrupted by clouds that obscured the interaction between the Moon and the Sun, as Hespress noted on the ground.

As soon as the clouds dissipated, a sight resembling an inverted crescent appeared on the western horizon, sparking wonder among many spectators — especially children who had come accompanied by their parents.

The phenomenon was also observed in several regions of the Kingdom. The occultation rate was particularly high in the Tangier-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma region, while it was lower in other areas.

In northern Russia, Europe, Spain, Greenland, Iceland, and other parts of the world, the eclipse was total, with the Moon having entirely masked the Sun’s light for a moment, as shown by images broadcast live by NASA and several international astronomical observatories.

This partial solar eclipse offered astronomy enthusiasts the opportunity to witness one of the most remarkable celestial phenomena, in an atmosphere marked by anticipation and curiosity, with visibility varying from one region to another depending on weather conditions and the degree of occultation.

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