Due to the most anticipated astronomical event of this 2024, many people have approached astronomy and astrophotography, searching on Google for news relating to the total eclipse of last April 8th. News which, among other things, was not always scientifically accurate.
Following this real “explosion” of research, Google it thus marked a real record that had never been established during previous total eclipses. Millions of Internet users typed on their browsers in the hours immediately before or after the eclipse words related to the astronomical eventdemonstrating that in a digitalized era like ours, the spectacle offered by nature has still proved interesting for many people.
However, by examining the research, it is possible to notice how many users have not followed the instructions given by experts or doctors, to fully enjoy the show without neglecting their own safety.
For example, the search term “my eyes hurt after the eclipse” recorded a peak in the USA in the 12 hours following the event and the reason is very simple. Many American citizens have observed the eclipse without any protectionremaining blinded during the final stages of the Moon’s interposition between the Sun and the Earth.
As a result of this behavior, many began to suffer from vision problems, including vision problems solar retinopathy – very serious damage to the retina – searching for possible solutions on Google.
The achievement of this record can also be explained by considering the 3 countries involved in this eclipse, i.e Mexico, United States and eastern Canadathree of the most populous nations with the best internet access on the planet.
Following the various live streamings, the event was followed by 2 billion people around the world, also earning 6 billion dollars in the United States alone thanks to the revenues from trips organized to reach the band of total darkness.
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