Netizens share solar eclipse images as world witnesses rare event of summer solstice

As world is witnessing Solar Eclipse on June 21, it is on same day as summer solstice, longest day of year after which days begin waning again. This “Annular Solar Eclipse” has also been termed as “ring of fire” and netizens from across globe are sharing ims of eclipse.

eclipse started at 9:15am and will be visible until 3:04pm with maximum eclipse taking place at 12:10pm. It will be visible from Asia, Africa, Pacific, Indian Ocean, parts of Europe and Australia. Check out some of eclipse ims captured by netizens:

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Cautionary measures

One must be careful when it comes to watching sky during eclipse with bare eyes. rays of sun can permanently dam tissues of eyes and Ultra Violet (UV) riation can also weaken outer layer of eye and le to cataract development.

According to NASA when 99 per cent of sun's surface is covered during partial phases of a solar eclipse, small visible part of sun can still burn retina eyes hence it is highly recommended t to watch eclipse with bare eyes. Avoid use of sunglasses, goggles, exposed x-ray sheet or lampblack over glass y are t safe and can le to permanent vision loss and can dam eyes.

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