Thousands of people gather to wait and watch a major eclipse after 16 years

USA – A fully visible eclipse will occur in the Faroe Islands and many commuters will have to make their way to work under darkened skies. The eclipse which experts have said that it will be less noticeable will have varying degrees ranging from 97 percent in Icelandto 78 percent in Paris.

According to Patrick Rocher of the IMCCE astronomy institute, it will not get very dark since the light will come from a crescent-shaped sun. Furthermore, even at 20 percent, the sun still brightens up.

Gradual dimming is expected as the eclipse starts and as it reaches its maximum obscuration it will become more noticeable before returning to normal. South coast will experience 91 per cent coverage while North Mayo will have the deepest eclipse.

However, together with a French association of ophthalmologists, AsnaV, they were quick to warn about having a direct look into the solar eclipsewith the naked eye. “It is likely to cause blindness” They both concurred.

With hundreds of astronomers having taking position waiting for this great event, another warning was given to Digital narcissists on how they will place their cameras and phones.

“Taking a selfie also exposes you to the risk because you would be tempted to look directly at the sun.” Daniel Hardiman-Mc Cartney of Britain’s College of Optometrists pointed out. As such people experts have emphasized that it is safer to watch it online.

The appearance of the solar eclipse is not the only event expected. Earth’s moon is also expected to appear as a “supermoon” while passing at its closest point which will cause stronger tides in the ocean as a result of gravitational pull.

The scientists are however worried over the weather especially with the prospects of cloudy skies yet there will be hundred thousands of children watching the same. A good view is likely to be obtained from the hills.

Power Engineers are well prepared hence they have confirmed that there is no risk of solar power failure.