Solar Eclipse 2024: Here's how and where to watch Surya Grahan in India tomorrow; Live stream, other details here

Solar Eclipse 2024: Here's how and where to watch Surya Grahan in India tomorrow; Live stream, other details here

Solar Eclipse 2024: Cosmic lovers all over the world can gear up for a rare yet exciting astronomical event, Total Solar Eclipse that is set to occur on Monday, April 8.

 

Let's find out what is Total Solar Eclipse.

“A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun. The sky will darken as if it were dawn or dusk," NASA's official website stated.

 

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Stargazers in India will not be able to have a view of  Solar Eclipse 2024 which will be a Total Solar Eclipse this time. NASA, the US space agency informed that Surya Grahan or NASA will be visible in various countries including the United States, Canada, Mexico, and other parts of North America. “On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada," the space agency stated on its website.

 

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Cosmic enthusiasts can have a live view of the eclipse spanning around 12 hours, at the places where it will be visible. This year Total Solar Eclipse will commence at 2:12 pm on April 8 and will conclude by 2:22 am on April 9.

 

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As per the viewing advisory for the Solar Eclipse, stargazers are advised to avoid looking directly at the sun as it is unsafe to look at the Sun without any eye protection or safety gear. Specialised eye protection must be worn to catch a glimpse of this celestial marvel.

 

Moreover, a special-purpose solar filter must be secured over the front optics of the telescope, camera lens, or binoculars before any part of the bright Sun is viewed to safeguard against severe eye injury.

 

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There are several ways to watch the path of totality from the comfort of home which will be live-streamed. Let's have a look at some of the ways to watch the total solar eclipse online:

 

NASA- The US space agency will be offering multiple broadcasts of the total solar eclipse.

Time and Date- The sky-watching site based out of Norway, will be live-streaming the solar eclipse from Llano and Texas.

University of Maine- A team from the University of Maine will livestream the solar eclipse straight from the stratosphere.

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Published: 07 Apr 2024, 10:10 AM IST

 

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Solar Eclipse 2024: When was last Surya Grahan visible in India? When next will take place?

The first solar eclipse or Surya Grahan of 2024 will be visible on April 8, Monday. As per NASA website, it is a total solar eclipse. Skywatchers can witness the astronomical view in North America, including Mexico, the United States, and Canada, Western Europe, Atlantic, the Pacific, Central America, Arctic, Mexico, the northern reaches of South America, the Northwestern region of England and Ireland.

 

The Moon passes in front of the Sun during a solar eclipse, causing a shadow to fall on Earth that can either partially or completely block the Sun's light. The total solar eclipse comes two weeks after the year's first lunar eclipse took place on March 25, 2024.

 

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This year, stargazers are excited about the 2024 total lunar eclipse because it will last longer, the sky will fall darker, and the sun itself will put on a much livelier show. Viewers of this celestial event might be able to see coronal mass ejection if it takes place.

 

Will Solar Eclipse 2024 be visible in India?

Solar Eclipse, a rare astronomical event would not be visible in India. This time it will be a Total Solar Eclipse which will be visible in various countries including Unites states, Mexico, Canada and other parts of North America.

 

When was last Surya Grahan visible in India?

In India, the last annular solar eclipse was visible on December 26, 2019. It was started at 05:18:53 and lasted three minutes and 39 seconds. Besides India, it was also visible in parts of Asia and Australia, Saudi Arabia, Sumatra, and Borneo.

 

When will Solar Eclipse visible in India?

The next annular solar eclipse will be visible in India on May 21, 2031 across several Indian cities including Kochi, Alappuzha, Chalakudy, Kottayam, Tiruvalla, Pathanamthitta, Painavu, Gudalur (Theni), Theni, Madurai, Ilaiyangudi, Karaikudi, and Vedaranyam. The ‘ring of fire’ will grace the skies of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. It will witness a maximum eclipse covering around 28.87 percent of the Sun.

 

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Surya Grahan 2024: Know when, where, and how to watch Solar Eclipse live. Will it be seen in India?

Surya Grahan 2024: Solar eclipses occur when Sun, Moon, and Earth align, either completely or partially. Eclipses, depending on how they align, present a one-of-a-kind and spectacular glimpse of Sun or Moon.

 

A solar eclipse occurs when Moon passes between Sun and Earth, producing a shadow on Earth that completely or partially covers Sun's light in some locations. This only happens occasionally because Moon does not circle in the same plane as Sun and Earth. The moment when they align is known as eclipse season, which occurs twice a year.

 

Surya Grahan 2024: Date

 

This year's first solar eclipse is expected to be visible on April 8.

 

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Surya Grahan 2024: Where to watch

 

American space agency, NASA, has said that on April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will pass over North America through Mexico, USA, and Canada. Meanwhile, this solar eclipse will be visible in Western Europe, the Pacific, Atlantic, Arctic Mexico, North America, Central America, the northern part of South America, Canada, the North West region of England, and Ireland.

 

In India, it will not be visible. It is being said that such a solar eclipse was seen in the year 1971. During this eclipse, Moon will cover Sun for a long time and the sky will remain dark for about 7.5 minutes. At places where it is visible, there will be a night scene during the day.

 

Surya Grahan 2024: How to watch?

 

You can watch the live stream on YouTube provided by NASA.

 

Don't look directly into Sun, use solar filters or eclipse glasses.

 

Surya Grahan 2024: Timings

 

This will start at around 9.12 pm ISD on April 8 and will end at 1.25 am at midnight. It will be night in India at that time. But the effect of this eclipse will be visible for several hours in different areas of America, Mexico, and Canada.

Surya Grahan 2024

 

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The solar eclipse of 2024, known as Surya Grahan in Hindi, is indeed a significant celestial event. Here are some key details about the solar eclipse that occurred in 2024:

 

Date: The solar eclipse of 2024 took place on April 8, 2024.

 

Visibility: The path of totality, where the total solar eclipse could be observed, crossed through North America. It started in Mexico, crossed through the United States, and ended in eastern Canada. Partial phases of the eclipse were visible in a much broader region, including parts of North America, Central America, and northern South America.

 

Duration: The total solar eclipse lasted for around 4 minutes and 28 seconds at its maximum point of duration.

 

Safety Precautions: It's important to note that observing a solar eclipse directly without proper eye protection can cause permanent eye damage or blindness. Special eclipse glasses or solar filters are necessary to safely view the eclipse. Alternatively, you can use indirect viewing methods like pinhole projectors to watch the eclipse safely.

 

Significance: Solar eclipses are awe-inspiring natural phenomena that have fascinated people throughout history. They occur when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth, blocking all or part of the sun's light. Total solar eclipses, where the sun is completely obscured by the moon, are particularly rare events that attract considerable attention from astronomers, scientists, and the general public.

 

If you're planning to observe a solar eclipse in the future, always remember to take appropriate safety precautions to protect your eyes.