Solar eclipse to occur next week. Here is what to know

Get ready to look up! A solar eclipse will occur on Wednesday to present a special astronomical event which will become visible across European territories and American regions. Scientists from astronomy predict that total eclipse visibility will occur in Iceland and Spain because the moon reaches its maximum blocking position against the sun. NASA has announced that northern U.S. states will experience a partial eclipse because the moon will cover only a small percentage of the sun which creates a crescent-shaped appearance. This event is a major scientific breakthrough. NASA plans to use high-altitude jets and balloons to study the atmosphere and the sun's corona—the outer layer of the sun's atmosphere. NASA manager Kelly Korreck describes this observation as a special viewpoint which cannot be found through any other means. The audience needs to place their safety at the highest level of importance when they plan to watch the event. The American Academy of Ophthalmology states that sun watching leads to permanent damage which destroys all vision. You need special eclipse glasses because normal sunglasses will not provide adequate protection. Why does this matter to you? Astronomy becomes accessible through these events which allow you to observe physics in action. The specific amount of cloud cover across different cities creates different viewing experiences but Americans mainly worry about clouds blocking their view. The date has been set but you should never direct your eyes toward the sun.