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Solar Eclipse 2023: Is Surya Grahan Visible In India? Food Dos And Don’ts

19Apr

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Solar Eclipse 2023: Is Surya Grahan Visible In India? Food Dos And Don’ts

[ad_1] Astronomy enthusiasts are in for a treat as the year's first solar eclipse is about to happen. On April 20, 2023, we will witness a spectacular sight as the moon will pass between the Earth and the sun. A solar eclipse happens when the moon obstructs the sun's light and forms a ring-like structure as the Earth plunges into darkness for a short span of time. This astronomical event is quite a rare occurrence and there are several reasons why. Here's all you need to know about the Surya Grahan 2023, its timings, why it's special and food myths and things to keep in mind.When Is Solar Eclipse 2023 Happening? | Timings Of Surya Grahan 2023The first solar eclipse of 2023 is going to happen on April 20. In India, the timings of the solar eclipse will be starting at 7:04 AM in the mornin...

RARE hybrid solar eclipse JUST 2 days away; Know when, how to watch it online

18Apr

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RARE hybrid solar eclipse JUST 2 days away; Know when, how to watch it online

[ad_1] In just two days' time, the world will witness the first solar eclipse of 2023. And interestingly, it will not be an ordinary eclipse. Astronomers have named it the hybrid solar eclipse. This rare eclipse is a mix of the total solar eclipse and annular (ring-shaped) and it is caused as the shadow of the Moon shifts around the surface of the Earth. Before this, a hybrid eclipse was seen in 2013 and it will not be seen again till 2031. And after that? There will be no hybrid solar eclipse till 2164. So, if you want to know about the time of the solar eclipse and how to watch it online, read on.The hybrid total/annular eclipse will be visible from South Pacific, Western Australia, East Timor, and eastern Indonesia, as per a report by In The Sky. The start of the hybrid eclipse will ...

18Apr

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NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day 18 April 2023: Map of Total solar eclipse path

[ad_1] The first solar eclipse of 2023 is almost here with a hybrid eclipse taking place on April 20. But how does an eclipse occur? According to NASA, 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. However, not all eclipses are visible all over the globe. NASA released a map citing details of 2023 and 2024 solar eclipses in the United States.Today's NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day is the map of the total solar eclipse path which will take place on April 8 next year. Viewers in locations outside the paths will not experience a total solar eclipse or annular eclipse, but they may still see a partial eclipse. Apart from the hybrid solar eclip...

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 releases new map; shows when and where to watch Solar Eclipse in US

10Mar

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NASA releases new map; shows when and where to watch Solar Eclipse in US

[ad_1] A Solar eclipse is one of the most awe-inspiring events and people love to watch it. However, not all the eclipses are visible all over the globe. Now, NASA, has released a map citing details of 2023 and 2024 solar eclipses in the United States. It can be known that the year 2023 will witness an annular solar eclipse on October 14, while a total solar eclipse will take place on April 8, 2024. "Based on observations from several NASA missions, the map details the path of the Moon's shadow as it crosses the contiguous US during the annular solar eclipse on October 14, 2023, and total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024," NASA stated in a report.Explaining the map, NASA further informed that the dark paths across the continent show where observers will see the 'ring of fire' when the Mo...

Eclipses in 2023: When to see Solar Eclipse and Lunar Eclipse online; know date, details here

2Jan

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Eclipses in 2023: When to see Solar Eclipse and Lunar Eclipse online; know date, details here

[ad_1] The year 2023 will witness two Solar and two Lunar Eclipses. Here is when, where and how you can observe these eclipses. An eclipse is a celestial event that changes the appearance of the Sun and Moon and it is something amazing to watch. However, you need to take several precautions to watch the eclipses to avoid any kind of damage to the eyes. The year 2023 is here, and people will be able to see 4 eclipses in total- 2 Solar Eclipse and 2 Lunar Eclipse. These eclipses will be visible in different parts of the world. Know when, where and how you can watch the Surya and Chandra Grahan in 2023. Solar Eclipse in 2023 The year 2023 will see two Solar Eclipses. One on April 20th, while the other on October 14. According to the information provided by timeanddate.com, a Total Solar ...

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...

Partial solar eclipse enchants sky gazers in Kolkata

26Oct

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Partial solar eclipse enchants sky gazers in Kolkata

[ad_1] Sky gazers assembled on rooftops and in open ground across West Bengal on Tuesday to witness the partial solar eclipse. Sky gazers assembled on rooftops and in open ground across West Bengal on Tuesday to witness the partial solar eclipse, which was visible from most parts of India along with several other countries.At Birla Industrial & Technological Museum (BITM), Kolkata, around 25 students, teachers, and other visitors had gathered on its premises to watch the celestial spectacle. The director at Institute of Astronomy Space and Earth Science, Debiprosad Duari, said, “The cosmic experience began at 4:52 pm, and it was at its peak at 5:01 pm. "Enthusiasts were initially not sure whether the partial eclipse can be seen amid predictions of rain due to cyclone 'Sitrang'. To...

Partial solar eclipse started in Iceland and headed to India

25Oct

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Partial solar eclipse started in Iceland and headed to India

[ad_1] A partial solar eclipse began over Iceland on Tuesday as the rare celestial spectacle started to make its way east across a swathe of the Northern Hemisphere. A partial solar eclipse began over Iceland on Tuesday as the rare celestial spectacle started to make its way east across a swathe of the Northern Hemisphere.The partial eclipse began at 0858 GMT and ended off the coast of India at 1302 GMT, crossing parts of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East on its way, according to the IMCCE institute of France's Paris Observatory. Amateur astronomers were told they must not stare directly at the eclipse, which will not darken the sky, and should instead wear protective glasses to avoid eye damage, experts said. Solar eclipses occur when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth,...

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...