Following the lunar eclipse on Holi, the year’s first solar eclipse is set to occur on April 8. This solar eclipse, not only a partial solar eclipse, but also the longest one in 50 years, promises to offer a spectacular sight. Lasting for nearly seven hours, this eclipse will darken the day as the moon obscures the entire disk of the sun. However, this event will not be visible in India, but it can be watched online.
Rare Solar Eclipse Draws Attention Across the Americas; India to Miss Out
According to reports, countries ranging from America to Canada and Mexico have made prior arrangements for viewing the solar eclipse. This rare celestial event is set to be visible from Earth. In America, this rare solar eclipse is being witnessed after a gap of 50 years, with the last one occurring in 1970.
A solar eclipse is a celestial event where the moon comes between the sun and the Earth, causing the sun to be obscured for a brief period. As a result of the sun being covered, darkness falls upon the Earth during the eclipse. This phenomenon mainly occurs on the day of the new moon, while a lunar eclipse occurs on the full moon day.
The solar eclipse will begin its journey from the Southern Pacific Ocean. Subsequently, its effects will be witnessed in countries such as Mexico, Canada, North America, Cuba, Dominica, Jamaica, Costa Rica, and French Polynesia. However, India will not be able to witness this solar eclipse due to the time of occurrence, as it will be nighttime in India during the event.
In anticipation of this rare event
Schools and colleges in America have declared holidays. Special arrangements are being made to witness the eclipse. Similarly, live coverage of the eclipse will be available from locations such as Mazatlán and Torreón in Mexico, Kerrville in Texas, Cape Girardeau in Missouri, Carbondale in Illinois, and Niagara Falls in Ontario.
This solar eclipse is being considered an extremely rare phenomenon in many countries, and preparations are being made accordingly.