Mexican News Daily
Although a partial eclipse will be visible from other areas in the Americas, the Yucatán peninsula was the only region in Mexico where the eclipse was seen “in totality,” darkening the Sun’s light by 90.5 percent.
Archaeological sites in the states of Yucatán, Campeche and Quintana Roo announced many activities for Saturday, including viewing the solar eclipse from pre-Columbian pyramids.
According to Eclipses Mexico, the archaeological zones of Kabah, Sayil, Labná, Xlapak, Chacmultún and Oxkintok in Yucatán were within the area of greatest visibility. These sites allowed entrance to visitors who wished to witness the astronomical event.
Chichén Itzá was not within the strip of greatest visibility, however, the site was organized for weekend activities that include talks by expert astronomers. And even at 95.5 percent, the sight was awe-inspiring.
In Quintana Roo, the archaeological zones of Dzibanché-Kinichná, Kohunlich, Ichkabal and Oxtankah were the best observation sites to view the eclipse. Different planetariums in the state hosted viewing parties for and distributed 4,000 eclipse-viewing glasses and installed filters for the 109 telescopes mounted in the planetariums.
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Talk about something looking ominous and beautiful! It gives that "Bad Moon Rising" feeling. Doesn't it want to make you want to run towards it and embrace it?
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