A solar eclipse or ‘Surya Grahan’ will take place on October 14. Solar eclipses are the celestial events that take place when the moon positions itself between the Earth and the Sun, briefly obscuring the Sun’s light. In today’s spectacle, we are set to witness an annular solar eclipse, often referred to as the ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse. The term “annular” stems from Latin, meaning “ring-shaped”.
This particular kind of surya grahan unfolds when the moon traverses the Sun’s path, but it happens to be at or near its farthest point from the Earth. According to NASA, the Moon’s increased distance from our planet causes it to appear smaller than the Sun. Consequently, it cannot completely mask the Sun’s disc, forming a mesmerizing ring-like shape, hence the ‘ring of fire’.
Will it be visible in India?
This captivating celestial event will remain hidden from view in India. The annular solar eclipse will be visible across significant expanses of North America. It will trace a trajectory that spans sections of the United States, Mexico, as well as numerous countries in Central America and South America. The eclipse will commence at 11.29 pm IST, with a brief five-minute duration, concluding at 11:34 pm IST.
When and where can you watch solar eclipse in India?
For those in India, there is an alternative means to partake in this event, despite it skipping our geographic location. You can witness the astronomical event by tuning in to NASA’s live-streamed coverage of the eclipse on YouTube. This virtual window to the event ensures that people around the world can connect to witness this captivating display in the sky.
When can you watch the solar eclipse in the US?
In the United States, the annular solar eclipse is slated to appear at 9:13 am PDT in Oregon, concluding its journey in Texas at 12:03 pm CDT, as affirmed by NASA.