00:01A large crowd gathered at this beach in the northern Algerian town of Tenez on Wednesday night to witness the
00:07partial solar eclipse.
00:10Using special viewing glasses, they watched the sun become a thin crescent as the moon blocked nearly 98% of
00:17the celestial body from sight in the region.
00:24I came here today to observe the solar eclipse when the moon passes in front of the sun.
00:30This is the first time I've seen this phenomenon with my own eyes.
00:34It's a truly striking and thrilling experience. It's a first for me.
00:43Fortunately, the authorities have provided us with special eclipse viewing glasses, which are really available to buy.
00:52I came here with my friends. We were given these glasses free of charge so we could observe this phenomenon.
01:02In Ziralda, just outside the capital, Algiers, the Ministry of Youth organized viewing equipment for more than 2,000 children,
01:10including from astronomy clubs, as part of efforts to strengthen the country's scientific and technological skills.
01:18We're in a zone in Algeria where we can observe a partial eclipse.
01:22However, since we're in the Tenez region of the province of Schleff today, we are close to the path of
01:27totality.
01:28This means we'll be able to see the eclipse at almost 98% of totality.
01:32Therefore, it will not simply be partial, but almost total.
01:37In August next year, people in Algeria will be able to see a total solar eclipse, which will plunge parts
01:43of the country into complete darkness for over five minutes.
01:46This is just a single element.
01:47And that, comes what сн vocês Heukovhhhh?
01:52This seems to be true.
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