Solar Eclipse as witnessed in various places in India: Watch 'Ring of fire' pictures here

Solar Eclipse 2020 also kwn as 'Surya Grahan' is being witnessed by entire world on Sunday, June 21. eclipse began at 9.15 am and will end at 3.04 pm. solar eclipse 2020 is considered to be special this year as it will fall on same day as  summer solstice which is longest day of year, after which days begin waning again.

This 'Annular Solar Eclipse' is also being termed as  'ring of fire'. As India witnessed eclipse, here are stunning visuals from around country: 

UTTARAKHAND: 

PUNJAB

MAHARASHTRA 

RAJASTHAN

Delhi

Gujarat 

Haryana 

When does Solar Eclipse occur?

A solar eclipse- occurs at time when Moon comes in between earth and sun. It obstructs rays of Sun from reaching Earth. Thus, when eclipse occurs, Earth goes dark for that time. However, as Moon is smaller in size than Sun, it forms a ring of light when it comes in front of Moon - depending on extent of solar eclipse which is generally depending on where one watches it from. 

WATCH HERE: