Today's Sun Eclipse Phenomenon, BMKG: No Impact In Indonesia

AMBON - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) stated that the phenomenon of the Ring Sun Eclipse which is predicted to occur today has not caused any impact in Indonesian territory.

"It cannot be observed in Indonesia. There are also no direct or indirect impacts that accompany it," said Head of BMKG Time Signs Himawan quoted by ANTARA, Tuesday, October 2.

Himawan explained that the phenomenon of the Ring Sun Eclipse can only be observed in areas that are crossed with a global process that will take place on October 2, 2024.

The global process of the Ring Sun Eclipse phase includes, among others, for Partial Eclipse starting at the initial location at 15:42:59 UT (universally coordinated time), Total Eclipse starting at the initial location (16:50:38 UT).

While the Eclipse Peak is forecasted (18:45:04 UT), the Total Eclipse ends at the final location (20:39:15 UT), and Partial Eclipse ends at the final location (21:47:00 UT).

Based on the results of the BMKG Geophysics team's analysis, there are areas that can observe the Ring Sun Eclipse, including in the Pacific Ocean, southern South America with its flow of movement through southern Chile and southern Argentina.

He described the phenomenon of the Ring Sun Eclipse as a rare phenomenon, very rare, period for the same location more than 10 years so this is not an ordinary phenomenon.

The impact of the ring solar eclipse phenomenon is insignificant. In general, such as a decrease in surface temperature, light intensity, and changes in local wind patterns because some sunlight is blocked by the moon, and these changes are not as dramatic as the total solar eclipse.

A special note from the BMKG to observe the phenomenon of the Ring Sun Eclipse in the area being crossed must use special glasses so that the eyes are not damaged.

BMKG hopes that through this explanation, the Indonesian people can continue to be participatory, positive, and wise in responding to information about natural phenomena while still referring to data from verified institutions, such as those sourced from BMKG.