Total Solar Eclipse 2024: The world seems ready to witness the first solar eclipse of the year. Also referred to as the ‘Great North American Eclipse,’ this total solar eclipse will be visible from North America, specifically crossing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. Read this article to clear the air around its visibility in India, its impact and more.
Total Solar Eclipse 2024 Date & Time
A solar eclipse happens when the moon moves in front of the sun and blocks part or all of the light from the sun that reaches Earth. This astronomical event usually happens during a new moon when the sun and moon are in conjunction, as seen from Earth.
On the other hand, a total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the sun's face. This year, April 8, marks the first total solar eclipse of the year. Check the table below for more details:
| Solar Eclipse 2024 Date | April 8, 2024 |
| Solar Eclipse 2024 Day | Monday |
| Solar Eclipse 2024 Begins | 9:12 PM (April 8) |
| Solar Eclipse 2024 Ends | 2:22 AM (April 9) |
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Will this solar eclipse be visible in India?
No, sky enthusiasts living in India will not witness this first solar eclipse of the year. According to NASA, this surya grahan will be visible in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and in several parts of North America.
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How to watch the first solar eclipse live?
It is unsafe to look at the sun without eye protection or other safety gear, so stargazers are advised to avoid doing so during the Solar Eclipse viewing advisory.
Furthermore, to prevent serious eye damage, a special-purpose solar filter should be placed over the front optics of the telescope, camera lens, or binoculars before viewing any portion of the bright Sun.
Also, people can enjoy the celestial charisma from the comfort of their homes via live-streaming. Some popular social media channels to watch the total solar eclipse online are NASA, Time and Date, and the University of Maine.
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FYI, Aditya L1, the first solar mission launched by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), will be following and recording the movement of the sun during the total solar eclipse.
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