New Delhi. Some astronomical phenomena of the world are such that generations wait for them. One such rare event will be seen in the southern part of New Zealand on 22 July 2028. On this day, a total solar eclipse will be visible, which will be seen in this region after about 850 years. This is the reason why people from all over the world are already preparing to see this historical moment and the booking of many hotels has been completed two years in advance.
According to astronomical calculations, on July 22, 2028, around evening local time at 4:17 pm The Moon will come directly in front of the Sun. This affected an area approximately 100 kilometers wide in southern New Zealand. 2 minutes 51 seconds A complete solar eclipse will be visible till. During this time the daylight will suddenly become dark and this scene will become the center of attraction for thousands of people.
Experts estimate that this event will be close to 35 thousand tourists Can reach Dunedin city of New Zealand. About 1.30 lakh population There is already a huge demand for accommodation in this city.
Many of Dunedin’s major hotels and lodges had prepared special packages for the solar eclipse. Many of these packages are already fully booked. Hotel operators say that considering the number of tourists coming to the city during the eclipse, new bookings have been limited.
Tūhura Otago Museum director and astronomer Dr. Ian Griffin According to , the year before such a total solar eclipse in the Dunedin area 1163 Had appeared in. There was no human population in New Zealand at that time. In such a situation, the eclipse of 2028 will be the first time in the history of this region, when the people living here will witness this rare astronomical phenomenon with their own eyes.
This is in New Zealand First total solar eclipse since 1965 Will also happen.
In view of this historic occasion, preparations have intensified in Dunedin. Tūhura Otago Museum celebrates eclipse countdown Have started. Many tourism companies are selling special eclipse-viewing packages. For this, seating arrangements for spectators are being made by renting large open grounds. Some companies for this experience 1,000 dollars Are charging till.
Dr. Ian Griffin told that he 2013 Bought a house in Dunedin in 2017 simply because its rooftop would have the best view of the total solar eclipse of 2028. He says that he had planned years in advance to see this rare astronomical phenomenon.
A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon comes between the Earth and the Sun and completely covers the Sun. For a few minutes the day becomes dark like night, a slight drop in temperature is felt and the outer bright part of the Sun (corona) becomes visible. This is the reason why astronomy lovers around the world plan their trips years in advance to see such eclipses.
