Solar Eclipse 2024: Date, Time, Visibility In India, How Long It Will Last, When And Where To Watch Live

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A total solar eclipse is a rare and awe-inspiring event that occurs when the moon passes between the sun and Earth, blocking out the sun's light and casting a shadow on Earth.

While solar eclipses happen fairly regularly, a total solar eclipse is a special treat, as it turns day into an eerie twilight and reveals the sun's corona, the outer atmosphere that is usually hidden by the sun's bright light. Know about Surya Grahan 2024 date, time, visibility in India, and when and where to watch it live.

Solar Eclipse 2024: Date, Time, How Long Will Surya Grahan Last?
The first solar eclipse of 2024 will be seen on 8 April 2024. According to NASA, the Pacific coast of Mexico will experience totality first, around 11:07 am PDT, and the occurrence will leave Maine at around 1:30 pm PDT. As per the Indian Standard Time (IST), the total solar eclipse will begin at 9:12 pm on 8 April 2024 and will end on April 9, 2024, at 2:22 am.

Solar Eclipse 2024: Visibility In India
According to NASA, this total solar eclipse will be visible only in parts of the United States, Mexico, and Canada. But, the moon will cover some parts of the Sun in a partial eclipse in parts of certain Caribbean countries, Colombia, Venezuela, Spain, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Portugal, and Iceland. However, the solar eclipse will not be visible in India.

Solar Eclipse 2024: When And Where To Watch Live
NASA will live-stream the eclipse on YouTube and will provide multiple broadcasts of the total eclipse. From 1 pm. to 4 pm Eastern time on 08 April, it will provide live-streamed commentary and views of the phenomenon from across the path of totality.

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The eclipse is expected to plunge parts of the globe into darkness for approximately 7.5 minutes, creating a night-like scene during the day in the areas where it will be visible.

Solar Eclipse 2024: How To Safely Watch It
While a total solar eclipse is a stunning sight, it's important to remember that staring directly at the sun, even during an eclipse, can cause serious eye damage. Specialized solar viewing glasses, solar filters, eclipse glasses, or handheld solar viewers are essential for safely viewing the eclipse. Homemade filters or ordinary sunglasses are not safe for viewing the sun.