Solar Eclipse 2024: Universe lovers around the world can prepare for a rare but exciting astronomical phenomenon, the total solar eclipse which is scheduled to occur on Monday, April 8.
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Let us know what is total solar eclipse.
“A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun. “The sky will become dark as if it is morning or evening,” NASA’s official website said.
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Will solar eclipse 2024 be visible in India?
Stars in India will not be able to see the view of Solar Eclipse 2024 which will be a total solar eclipse this time. US space agency NASA reported that the solar eclipse will be visible in various countries including the United States, Canada, Mexico and other parts of North America. “The total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 will pass across North America, Mexico, the United States and Canada,” the space agency said on its website.
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time of total solar eclipse
Space lovers can watch the live view of the eclipse lasting about 12 hours at locations where it will be visible. This year the total solar eclipse will start at 2:12 pm on April 8 and end at 2:22 am on April 9.
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How to see this celestial wonder?
According to solar eclipse viewing advice, stargazers are advised to avoid looking directly at the Sun as it is unsafe to look at the Sun without any eye protection or safety gear. To catch a glimpse of this astronomical miracle, special eye protection will be required.
Additionally, a special-purpose solar filter should be secured onto the telescope, camera lens or front optics of the telescope before viewing any part of the bright Sun to prevent serious eye injury.
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There are several ways to watch the Passage of Totality, which will be live-streamed, from the comfort of your home. Let’s take a look at some ways to watch the total solar eclipse online:
- NASA – The US space agency will present several broadcasts of the total solar eclipse.
- Time and Date – The Norway-based sky-watching site will be live-streaming the solar eclipse from Llano and Texas.
- University of Maine – A team from the University of Maine will broadcast a live solar eclipse from the stratosphere.
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Published: 07 April 2024, 10:10 am IST
