A total solar eclipse will be visible for the first time in Jordan's skies. When will it be?

Arab Weather - Astronomical records stretching from 1900 to the present day show that the skies of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan have never witnessed a total solar eclipse. Previous astronomical phenomena have been limited to partial eclipses, during which the sun was never completely obscured in any part of the country.

The first total eclipse in modern Jordanian history... When will it happen?

According to precise astronomical calculations, the Kingdom is expected to witness its first total solar eclipse in modern history on Monday, November 17, 2180. This rare event will be concentrated primarily in southern Jordan, specifically in areas such as Aqaba and Wadi Rum, as these two locations will fall within the path of the full moon's shadow, meaning the sun will disappear completely at the peak of the eclipse.

At the peak of the total eclipse, the light intensity is expected to decrease significantly, and the sky will be temporarily plunged into darkness. During this time, stars and planets may be clearly visible in daylight, for approximately one to four minutes, depending on the observer's location along the path of the total eclipse.

What about the rest of the Kingdom?

While southern Jordan will experience a total eclipse, the rest of the Kingdom, including the capital Amman and the northern cities, will only experience a partial eclipse, with the sun partially covered by the moon's shadow, without completely disappearing. Nevertheless, the event will still be worth observing and documenting.

The astronomical and cultural importance of this event

A total solar eclipse is one of the rarest astronomical phenomena that can be safely viewed with the naked eye if appropriate protective equipment is used. This phenomenon is of particular importance in Jordan, as it is the first of its kind in modern times.

Source: Moaz Al-Shaqour