Solar Eclipse 2024: Another astronomical event is going to occur next month, commonly known as Surya Grahan or Surya Grahan, which is going to happen on April 8.
Will solar eclipse 2024 be visible in India?
Rare astronomical phenomenon solar eclipse will not be visible in India. This time it will be a total solar eclipse which will be visible in various countries including the United States, Mexico, Canada and other parts of North America.
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“On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will pass through North America, Mexico, the United States and Canada,” NASA said on its official website.
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How long will the total solar eclipse last?
The time of a total solar eclipse can range from a few seconds to 7.5 minutes and can last for several hours. The longest total solar eclipse of the 21st century occurred on July 22, 2009 when the total solar eclipse lasted for 6 minutes and 39 seconds.
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time of total solar eclipse
This astronomical event, the solar eclipse, will begin at 2:12 pm on April 8 and end at 2:22 am on April 9. Therefore the total solar eclipse will last for about 12 hours.
What is a total solar eclipse?
NASA’s website states, “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.”
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How to view this celestial spectacle?
It is advisable to avoid looking directly at the Sun during a solar eclipse as it is not safe to look at the Sun with the naked eyes. To view the astronomical phenomenon one must wear special eye protection equipment for solar viewing.
If a special-purpose solar filter is not secured onto the front optics of a camera lens, binoculars or telescope through which any portion of the bright Sun is viewed, serious eye injury may occur.
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The next total solar eclipse will occur in 2026 on August 12 and will be visible across the continents of Asia, Africa, Europe and North America.
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Published: March 28, 2024, 10:36 am IST
