The total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 could have a serious impact on bird populations, especially migratory birds. According to the official, ornithologists from Cornell University (CU) in the USA warned about this Web site scientific institution.
Ornithologists say birds rely on the sun to navigate and determine the time of day. When the fixture is lost, birds can lose their orientation and begin to sway randomly in the air.
This is especially important for migratory birds as the spring migration season is approaching. When the Moon occludes the Sun, aerial animals will likely come ashore and begin looking for a place to sleep. Conversely, nocturnal species are likely to perceive sudden dusk as a signal to begin activity.
According to astronomical forecasts, the total eclipse on April 8 will last no more than 4.5 minutes. North American residents will be able to see its stages. In Russia, astronomical phenomena will not be observed, since the shadow of the moon will not reach the territory of the Russian Federation.
Earlier astronomers I learnedIt has been reported that the large comet Pons-Brooks will approach Earth during the next solar eclipse on April 8.