Solar Eclipse 2024: When And Where To Watch The Annular Solar Eclipse

In layman's terms, a solar eclipse occurs when moon passes between Earth and Sun. difference between a total solar eclipse and an annular solar eclipse is that during a total solar eclipse, moon completely covers sun and during an annular solar eclipse moon only partially blocks Sun, casting shows on Earth, resulting in a ring of fire.

When is expected date to watch annular solar eclipse?

This year, second solar eclipse will occur on Wednesday, October 2, and it will be an annular solar eclipse. According to Drik Panchang, duration of this annular solar eclipse will last for approximately 7 minutes and 25 seconds.

Which countries will get to witness annular solar eclipse?

“ annular solar eclipse will be visible in Chile and Argentina regions of South American continent. partial solar eclipse will be visible in some sourn parts of North America, most of South America, Pacific Ocean, South Atlantic Ocean, and Antarctica,” states Drik Panchang.

“This eclipse will not be visible from India, Pakistan , Sri Lanka, Nepal, Afghanistan, Mauritius, United Arab Emirates, and or Asian countries. ditionally, this eclipse will not be visible from countries in Europe, Africa, norrn parts of North America, and Australian continent.”

What time will annular solar eclipse be visible in India?

According to Indian Standard Time (IST), second solar eclipse of 2024 is expected to be visible starting from 9:13 pm on October 2 and ending at 3:17 am on October 3.

Why India will not get to witness iconic solar eclipse?

Unfortunately, as per predicted time in IST, India will not be able to witness annular solar eclipse since it will occur during nighttime.