The final total eclipse of the decade in the South American sky

Millions of people were excited to witness the total solar eclipse on July 2 in Chile and Argentina. This will be the last time the Moon obscures the Sun in the decade.

The Moon passes through and obscures the entire Sun in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on July 2.Solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes through the space between the Earth and the Sun, partially or completely blocking the light.During this year's event, the total solar eclipse took about 2 minutes.(Photo: AP).

The Moon almost completely obscures the Sun at La Higuera, Chile.North of Chile is a place with a clear blue sky, very suitable for tracking eclipses.Many things happen when the total solar eclipse appears, the temperature drops, stars and planets appear clearly in the sky.Animals also have unusual reactions.(Photo: AP).

The sky darkened when the eclipse took place at La Silla observatory in Chile.Scientists predict the next total solar eclipse will also take place in South America, on December 14, 2020.Meanwhile, North American people will have to wait until April 8, 2024 to witness the next total eclipse.(Photo: Twitter / @ Cosmic_Carol).

Many people were excited when they witnessed this amazing astronomical phenomenon in La Higuera, Chile.This is the first place where a total solar eclipse appeared after passing through the South Pacific region.(Photo: AP).

Those who could not be at locations where the solar eclipse passed on July 2 could follow this astronomical event via the free NASA TV channel.(Photo: Reuters).

Whenever the total solar eclipse appears, the Sun's light creates a "crown" around it that can be seen with the naked eye.This "crown" is the Sun's outer atmosphere, lasting millions of miles in space.(Photo: AFP).

According to NASA, every one and a half years, a total solar eclipse will occur in one location on Earth, while a partial solar eclipse will occur twice a year.(Photo: Reuters).

Viewers tested the tracking glass before the eclipse took place at La Silla observatory in Coquimbo, Chile.To ensure safety, NASA recommends that solar eclipses should wear protective eyewear because as soon as the Moon leaves, ultraviolet rays from the Sun can destroy the eye.(Photo: Reuters).

The shadow of the Moon is completely visible through satellite images of the Earth's surface from the universe.The dark area in the South Pacific, just below the hurricane Barbara, is where the total solar eclipse takes place.(Photo: NASA).

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