The every year solar eclipse will be visible on Wednesday, October 2. This occurs when the moon casts a shadow on the sun as the Earth revolves around it.
Why Does it Look Like a Ring?
Because the moon is too small, its shadow can only partially cover the star, creating a stunning spectacle known as the “ring of fire”. The moon will also be at its greatest distance from the Sun, known as apogee, making its shadow insufficient to cover the star.
When will it Begin?
The event will begin in the southern Pacific Ocean at 3:42 pm UTC and the maximum eclipse will occur over Argentina by 6:45 UTC. It will end in the southern Atlantic Ocean around 8:39 UTC. The entire event, from the first location seeing a partial eclipse to the last, will last approximately for 6 hours.
Will it be visible in India?
Unfortunately, No. India runs 5.30 hours ahead of UTC and the eclipse will occur during the night in India. The upcoming event will be visible over waters of the Pacific Ocean near the Easter Island in Chile and parts of Argentina. The sun will appear as a ring and can also be seen from several other South American countries like Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Hawaii.
How to watch a solar eclipse safely?
According to NASA, it is never safe to look at partial or full annual solar eclipses with naked eye. NASA advices wearing “eclipse glasses” or a safe handheld solar viewer at all times.
“Do NOT look at the Sun through a camera lens, telescope, binoculars, or any other optical device while wearing eclipse glasses or using a handheld solar viewer — the concentrated solar rays will burn through the filter and cause serious eye injury,” reads an advisory on NASA’s website.
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Source: HT
