South America to get Solar Eclipse in July

The video tutorial discusses a total solar eclipse occurring on July 2nd, visible across South America. The eclipse begins near Wellington, New Zealand, and travels across the Pacific Ocean, appearing over central Chile. It lasts for 2 minutes and 36 seconds and continues through central Argentina and Uruguay. A partial eclipse will be visible in other South American countries like Panama, Costa Rica, and Nicaragua.

What is a total solar eclipse?

• When the moon is completely visible from Earth

• When the moon partially covers the sun

• When the moon fully covers the sun as seen from Earth

• When the sun is completely visible from the moon

Where does the solar eclipse begin its path?

• Central Chile

• East northeast of Wellington, New Zealand

• Central Argentina

• Southern Pacific Ocean

How long is the solar eclipse expected to last over central Chile?

• Two minutes and 36 seconds

• Four minutes

• One minute and 30 seconds

• Three minutes and 15 seconds

Which countries will experience a partial solar eclipse?

• Brazil and Peru

• Chile and Argentina

• Panama, Costa Rica, and Nicaragua

• Uruguay and New Zealand

In which direction does the eclipse continue after central Chile?

• West

• Southwest

• Northwest

• East Southeast