El eclipse solar que cruzó EEUU de costa a costa inunda las redes sociales

Uno de los fenómenos astronómicos más importantes del siglo. Así es como podemos definir un eclipse solar. Este lunes 21 de agosto de 2017, la Luna empezó a cubrir ligeramente al Sol hasta lograr un eclipse total. Desde la Ciudad de México el fenómeno solamente pudo verse parcialmente. Te contamos cómo se vivió en las redes sociales.

Te contamos cómo se vivió el eclipse solar en las redes sociales.

Europa, África y especialmente América. En estos lugares, el eclipse solar pudo ser total o parcialmente observado; algo interesante y muy asombroso, dado que muy pocos eclipses solares -del total generados- pueden ser percibidos en zonas habitadas por humanos. Dicho esto: ¿Quién querría perderse este fenómeno astronómico tan impactante?

El eclipse, lamentablemente y debido al exceso de nubes en el cielo, solo fue visto parcialmente en México, pero, no obstante, fue observado de forma total en Estados Unidos, donde se reporta como el primer eclipse en 99 años que pudo cruzar toda la costa estadounidense de forma completa, de oeste a este, durante 92 minutos. ¿Sorprendente, eh?

El recorrido fue admirado por millones de personas de todo el mundo; unos con gafas de sol, otros sin ellas -como Donald Trump- y otros a través de la retransmisión en redes sociales. ¡Nadie quería perderse este fenómeno que no se daba hacia casi 100 años!

El presidente de los Estados Unidos de América no quiso seguir con las recomendaciones de usar adecuadamente gafas de protección solar frente al eclipse, y se lanzó al balcón de la Casa Blanca sin protección alguna, a observar el fenómeno durante unos segundos; algo que desató una oleada de críticas en las redes sociales.

Es más, por si fuera poco, muchos acudieron también a observar la reacción de los animales en este particular acontecimiento: muchos de ellos se sintieron desorientados ante tal suceso, además de sufrir una bajada de temperatura a causa del bloqueo de los rayos UVA.

El eclipse en las redes sociales

¿Qué mejor red social para mostrar cómo se vio el eclipse solar que a través de Instagram?

Te mostramos las mejores imágenes del eclipse solar de este 21 de agosto de 2017. ¡No te las puedes perder! ¡Son increíbles!

Comment if you experienced the eclipse! #tlpick courtesy of @wonderlustcollective : @jimmy_chin

Una publicación compartida de Travel + Leisure (@travelandleisure) el 21 de Ago de 2017 a la(s) 8:32 PDT

Today, a solar eclipse will be visible across North America. Throughout the continent, the Moon will cover part – or all – of the Sun’s super-bright face for part of the day. For those within the narrow path of totality, stretching from Oregon to South Carolina, that partial eclipse will become total for a few brief moments. Make sure you’re using proper solar filters (not sunglasses) or an indirect viewing method if you plan to watch the eclipse in person. Wherever you are, you can also watch today’s eclipse online with us at http://www.nasa.gov/eclipselive. Starting at noon ET, our show will feature views from our research aircraft, high-altitude balloons, satellites and specially modified telescopes, as well as live reports from cities across the country and the International Space Station. Learn all about #Eclipse2017 at http://eclipse2017.nasa.gov. Watch live coverage at http://www.nasa.gov/eclipselive. #nasa #sun #eclipse2017 #totalsolareclipse #partialsolareclipse #moon #astronomy #eclipsesafety #eclipse #science

Una publicación compartida de NASA (@nasa) el 21 de Ago de 2017 a la(s) 7:20 PDT

Photograph by @stephenwilkes. Day turns into night. Seeing our first solar eclipse in totality was an extraordinary visual experience. We were so fortunate to view the Eclipse from the top of Grand Targhee. The epic view of the Tetons with the eclipse above, all while watching the shadow of the moon as it traveled across the valley from the west. The low midday clouds suddenly turned the color of sunset peach, day turned to night, and a cold evening chill enveloped us. It was as if our entire concept of time had become compressed, “real time” felt like hyper time lapse follow me @stephenwilkes to see more from this historic event. #eclipse #tetontotality #grandtargheeresort #grandtarghee #totaleclipse #moonshadow #darknessatnoon #tetons #wyoming #targheenationalforest #space

Una publicación compartida de National Geographic (@natgeo) el 22 de Ago de 2017 a la(s) 7:27 PDT

Photo by @salvarezphoto We had clouds yesterday. But still it got dark, like a sunset with no color. The tree frogs came on strong calling across the cove, and the evening birds too. Looking out into the valley we saw streetlights come on in the west. I felt different, odd, changed. And then, very quickly day went back to being day. So many of us watched this eclipse yesterday, it might be the first communal experience we have had in a decade. #eclipse2017

Una publicación compartida de National Geographic (@natgeo) el 22 de Ago de 2017 a la(s) 5:17 PDT

Photo by @jimmy_chin Jackson WY 11:38am 8.21.17 What a moment…as the magic of the universe was unveiled, a collective primal howl and cheer could be heard across the valley. I wish I could say I was waiting for exactly the right timing on this one….but I was chasing ten kids around the backyard and running by the camera randomly hitting the shutter button. This was the only frame that looked remotely like this. Just reinforces that serendipity can be your best friend when it comes to photography. @natgeo #eclipse

Una publicación compartida de National Geographic (@natgeo) el 21 de Ago de 2017 a la(s) 9:34 PDT

As the sun rose over Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, thousands of people and their vehicles were jockeying for prime eclipse viewing positions. Hours later they were rewarded with a total eclipse of the sun. This image is a composite of two frames, the morning sunrise of the Tetons and a timed multiple exposure of today’s eclipse. Follow @kengeiger for more eclipse images. #eclipse #eclipse2017

Una publicación compartida de National Geographic (@natgeo) el 21 de Ago de 2017 a la(s) 6:50 PDT

Photo by @paulzizkaphoto Day Into Night. Big thanks to my friend Mike Stuart from Canadian Alpine Guides for his help with this one! A wonderful celestial display above Ha Ling Peak today!

Una publicación compartida de National Geographic Adventure (@natgeoadventure) el 21 de Ago de 2017 a la(s) 2:56 PDT

Photo @chrisburkard Without a doubt the most documented celestial event to ever take place. The solar eclipse’s totality only lasted for minutes in the path that it occurred. Giving photographers a small window of time to capture something most of us will most likely never see again. At Smith Rock State Park in eastern Oregon.. a highliner @handsomerobinson steadily balances on thin webbing as he moves between rock formations. The human size gives scale to this otherworldly solar event. You can bet his attention was torn between walking the line and staring at the eclipse. . Many hands in the making to create a shot like this all in Camera. Thank You for the climbing, rigging, long nights & an even longer day @snackfarmer @russell_holliday @garrison_rowland

Una publicación compartida de National Geographic Travel (@natgeotravel) el 21 de Ago de 2017 a la(s) 8:51 PDT

Photograph by @susanseubert // The “Great American Eclipse” today is visible within a band approximately 65 miles wide, across the entire contiguous United States. This image was made at approximately 10:18am PST today in McMinnville, Oregon. This particular phase of the eclipse is often called a “Diamond Ring” due to its resemblance to the sparkle of a ring. #solareclipse2017 #oregon Follow @susanseubert for more!

Una publicación compartida de National Geographic Travel (@natgeotravel) el 21 de Ago de 2017 a la(s) 12:28 PDT

Eclipsed | Photograph by Colleen Pinski . An onlooker of the annular solar eclipse witnesses the celestial event from New Mexico on May 20, 2012. — Today (August 21, 2017) tens of millions of lucky people will be able to watch the moon completely cover the sun and turn day into night for a few fleeting minutes as a total solar eclipse races over the entire United States for the first time since June 1918. . Join @natgeo #LiveFrom coast to coast on @facebook to hear from experts around the country, see stunning photos — including your own — and to see the eclipse. #YourShotPhotographer

Una publicación compartida de National Geographic Your Shot (@natgeoyourshot) el 21 de Ago de 2017 a la(s) 10:01 PDT

Comment if you experienced the eclipse! #tlpick courtesy of @wonderlustcollective : @jimmy_chin

Una publicación compartida de Travel + Leisure (@travelandleisure) el 21 de Ago de 2017 a la(s) 8:32 PDT