October 2, 2024 Solar Eclipse: Invisible, Time, Location and How to View in India
The solar eclipse on October 2, 2024 will not be visible in India, as it will begin at 9:13 pm Indian Standard Time (IST) and will last till 3:17 am. This annular solar eclipse will be visible in the Pacific Ocean, South America, and parts of North America. This astronomical phenomenon, known as the "ring of fire" effect, will be seen as a ring around the Sun. It is necessary to use safety measures, such as special eclipse glasses or a pinhole projector, to view it.
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INDC Network : Science : Solar eclipse on October 2, 2024: Will it be visible in India? Know date, time, and location
Solar Eclipse 2024 Timings: An important celestial event is going to happen on October 2, 2024, when an annular solar eclipse will occur. This eclipse will be a special occasion for astronomers and sky-watchers. However, for those who want to see it in India, it will be disappointing as this solar eclipse will not be visible in India. According to Indian Standard Time (IST), the solar eclipse will begin at 9:13 pm and will last till 3:17 am. Since it will occur at night, it will not be possible to see it in India.
What is a Solar Eclipse? : A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon comes between the Earth and the Sun and temporarily blocks the Sun's light, casting a shadow on the Earth. There are three main types of solar eclipses: total, partial, and annular. In a total solar eclipse, the Moon completely covers the Sun, while in annular eclipse the Moon passes through the Sun but does not fully cover it, leading to the appearance of a "ring of fire" around the Sun.
Where will the solar eclipse be visible in October 2024? : This annular solar eclipse will be visible in parts of the Pacific Ocean, South America, Central America, North America, Peru, and Fiji. It is expected to be partially visible in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and the US. These places will be at the center of this celestial event, from where the "ring of fire" effect will be visible.
Annular Solar Eclipse and Ring of Fire Effect: This type of solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is far from the Earth and is unable to completely cover the Sun. As a result, the Moon passes through the middle of the Sun and the outer region of the Sun continues to shine around it. This amazing sight is known as the "Ring of Fire".
How to watch the eclipse safely: It can be extremely dangerous to watch a solar eclipse with the naked eye, so special eclipse glasses should be used to view it. Apart from this, indirect methods like pinhole projectors can also be used where the eclipse will be visible.
This annular solar eclipse, which will occur on October 2, 2024, is a rare and attractive astronomical phenomenon, to view which it is mandatory to follow the safety rules.
