'Solar Eclipse to help scientists understand topology of Moon': Nehru Planetarium Director

first Solar Eclipse of 2020 on Sunday is said to help scientists understand topology of moon, said Director of Nehru Planetarium-- Dr. N Rathnasree. According to her, moon's topology can be kwn through ims captured from Earth as during this period, moon peaks above and below due to which edge im of moon in front of sun is different in every eclipse. 

Speaking to news ncy, ANI, Dr. N Rathnasree said, " moon has peaks and valleys. During solar eclipse, as edge of moon is in front of sun, its peaks and valleys are visible due to bright sun rays. sun can peek through valleys of moon but sun is obscure in mountain regions. This phemen is kwn as Baily's bes which is common in Annular eclipse." 

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A solar eclipse, also kwn as 'Surya Grahan' occurs at time when Moon comes in between earth and sun and obstructs rays of Sun from reaching Earth. 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. 

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About Solar Eclipse 

'Ring of Fire' is being witnessed by entire world on Sunday, June 21.  eclipse began at 9.15 am and ended 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. 

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(With ANI Inputs)