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Total solar eclipse 2024 – a celestial spectacle: What to expect, where and when

23Mar

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Total solar eclipse 2024 – a celestial spectacle: What to expect, where and when

[ad_1] Mark your calendars for Monday, April 8, 2024, as a rare celestial event is set to captivate the skies: total solar eclipse 2024. It marks the final opportunity for sky gazers in the United States to witness such a phenomenon until 2044.During a total solar eclipse, the Moon positions itself directly between the Sun and Earth, casting its shadow over our planet. For those who are fortunate enough to be inside the line of totality, the Sun's ethereal corona will be fully visible, creating a stunning spectacle. This rare event provides a unique opportunity for spectators to witness totality, experiencing the darkness akin to dawn or dusk. However, the extent of this extraordinary spectacle depends on both weather conditions and your location. Clear skies are essential for an optima...

When Is Chandra Grahan 2023? Timings Of Rare Lunar Eclipse And Suggested Food Practices

4May

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When Is Chandra Grahan 2023? Timings Of Rare Lunar Eclipse And Suggested Food Practices

[ad_1] Astronomy enthusiasts are over the moon as a rare moon sighting is in the offing. On May 5, 2023, sky gazers will be treated to a rare penumbral lunar eclipse as the Sun, Moon, and Earth will align in a straight line, in the same place, causing the lunar surface to go completely dark. This type of eclipse is rare and will not happen again until 2042. The event is expected to last for over four hours and will be visible in all of India and other parts of the world. Unlike solar eclipses, lunar eclipses are safe to look at directly, although this lunar eclipse is not expected to be visible to the naked eye. Lunar Eclipse (Chandra Grahan) 2023 Date And Timings: Penumbral Lunar Eclipse in New Delhi: First Contact with the Penumbra - 08:45 PM Maximum of Lunar Eclipse - 10:53 PM Last Co...

29Apr

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NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day 29 April 2023: Stunningly rare Solar Eclipse snapped at sea

[ad_1] When the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth at a precise moment, a solar eclipse occurs. Depending on the position of the Moon, it may only partially block the Sun's light, resulting in a partial solar eclipse, or completely block it, causing a total solar eclipse. During a solar eclipse, the Moon's shadow is cast onto a portion of the Earth. A few days back, a rare solar eclipse occurred. During this time, several astrophotographers captured breathtaking images.One of these stunning images has been shared by NASA today. This image taken from a ship depicts the solar corona, the stunning outer atmosphere of the active Sun, as it streams out into space during the eclipse. "Along a narrow path that mostly avoided landfall, the shadow of the New Moon raced across planet Earth's s...

Hybrid Solar Eclipse coming! Know date, time, place to watch

10Apr

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Hybrid Solar Eclipse coming! Know date, time, place to watch

[ad_1] The first solar eclipse of the year 2023 is almost here. But this will not be a partial or total solar eclipse. Yes, on April 20, 2023, parts of Pacific and Indian Ocean regions will witness a rare hybrid solar eclipse. It can be known that a solar eclipse occurs when the Sun, the Moon, and Earth line up, either fully or partially. Depending on how they align, eclipses provide a unique, exciting view of either the Sun or the Moon. "A solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, casting a shadow on Earth that either fully or partially blocks the Sun's light in some areas," NASA said.Wondering how a hybrid solar eclipse occurs? Because Earth's surface is curved, sometimes an eclipse can shift between annular and total as the Moon's shadow moves across the g...

NASA discovers first gamma-ray eclipses from Spider star systems

27Jan

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NASA discovers first gamma-ray eclipses from Spider star systems

[ad_1] Data from NASA’s Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope has been used to discover the first gamma-ray eclipses from a special type of binary star system. Check details here. Every one is aware of the Solar and Lunar eclipses, but there is something called gamma-ray eclipses too. Data from NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope has been used by scientists to discover the first gamma-ray eclipses from a special type of binary star system. These so-called spider systems contain a pulsar – the superdense, rapidly rotating remains of a star that exploded in a supernova – that slowly erodes its companion, NASA informed."An international team of scientists scoured over a decade of Fermi observations to find seven spiders that undergo these eclipses, which occur when the low-mass companion st...

Treat eclipses as natural celestial events : Astrophysicist

9Nov

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Treat eclipses as natural celestial events : Astrophysicist

[ad_1] An eminent astrophysicist has called for treating eclipses as natural celestial events and not believe in superstitions surrounding these. An eminent astrophysicist has called for treating eclipses as natural celestial events and not believe in superstitions surrounding these. Different parts of India and the world are set to witness a total lunar eclipse on Tuesday, just a fortnight after a partial solar eclipse. Astrophysicist Debi Prasad Duari said it is unfortunate that people give credence to superstitions related to such natural celestial events despite the immense developments in space science and technology in the 21st century. "People should not believe in this sort of things and go ahead and treat it as just a natural celestial event," he said. Duari, a fellow of...

STOP watching Solar eclipse with sunglasses! Check NASA warning

25Oct

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STOP watching Solar eclipse with sunglasses! Check NASA warning

[ad_1] While it is believed that witnessing the solar eclipse with naked eyes can impact eye health and eyesight, here’s what Nasa says. Solar Eclipse is not only scientifically important, but it also holds a great religious significance across large parts of the world. The phenomenon takes place when the Moon comes in between the Sun and the earth and obstructs the sunlight coming to the earth's surface. The latest solar eclipse was witnessed today on October 25. The partial solar eclipse started in Iceland at around 14:29 hours IST and ended at around 18:32 hours (IST) over the Arabian Sea. So, can watching a solar eclipse with naked eyes harm eyesight? Here's what NASA has to say about it.Can watching a solar eclipse with naked eyes impact eye health?According to NASA, except for w...

1500-year old solar eclipse reveals CHANGE in Earth rotation

2Oct

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1500-year old solar eclipse reveals CHANGE in Earth rotation

[ad_1] A study has analysed the historical documents from the fourth to seventh century to reveal how Earth rotation has changed throughout the centuries. Solar eclipse data that goes back to about 1500 years ago has helped to reveal the history of the rotation of the Earth. Shockingly, it has revealed how Earth rotation has changed within this short period of time and would add to worries about what may happen in the near future itself. The latest study in Publications of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, Japanese researchers have studied the historical record from the Byzantine period and identified five solar eclipses seen around the Eastern Mediterranean, while highlighting their probable times and locations. Earli...