Total Solar Eclipse 2024: Explained In Easy Points For Students
By Anshika Verma08, Apr 2024 11:15 AMjagranjosh.com
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When the Moon moves in front of the Sun and Earth, it can totally or partially obscure the Sun's face, causing a solar eclipse. Tap to read about the top points to know about Total Solar Eclipse 2024.
What is Total Solar Eclipse?
A total solar eclipse happens when the moon entirely obscures the sun's face as it moves between the Sun and Earth. When it strikes Earth, those who are in the heart of the Moon's shadow can see it.
What happens during a Total Solar Eclipse?
A Total Solar Eclipse causes the sky to darken. People who are in the line of totality, however, get to see the outer atmosphere or solar corona.
Where can you watch it?
Beginning in Southern Ontario, the eclipse will cross into Canada and go through Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia, according to NASA.
How to watch a Total Solar Eclipse?
Looking straight at the Sun without the use of specialised eye protection for solar gazing is not safe.
Is it visible in India?
No people in India can not see the Total Solar Eclipse 2024 but if you are not in the eclipse's path, you can still view the uncommon celestial event on April 8 online.