2024-04-14 03:45:51
Washington: On April 8, a solar eclipse was seen in the American continent. This solar eclipse was visible till Mexico, America and Canada. Many people enjoyed this rare sight. Many people remained away from the path of perfection, due to which they could not see this solar eclipse. In such a situation, those who have not been able to see this total solar eclipse of America will now have to wait for a long time. The next total solar eclipse in America will occur after 20 years. Although another solar eclipse is going to occur in South America in the year 2024, but it will not be like the one on April 8. An annular solar eclipse will occur on October 2. An annular solar eclipse occurs when the Moon does not completely cover the Sun. Sunlight is not completely blocked, due to which a ring of fire is visible in the sky. It will be visible in Uruguay and Argentina. In the rest of the continent it will be visible as a partial eclipse. A solar eclipse will be visible in Europe including the UK on March 29 next year. Although it will be a partial solar eclipse. Some cities in Scotland will see more than 40 per cent of the sun covered.
When will the next total solar eclipse occur?
After the April 8 total solar eclipse in the US, the next total solar eclipse will be visible on August 12, 2026, covering a large area of the Northern Hemisphere. However, totality will be limited to small parts of Greenland, Iceland, Spain, Russia and Portugal. The UK will see more than 90 per cent covered sun. The next solar eclipse in America will occur on August 22, 2044. However, the time of its totality will not be as long as April 8. There will be a total solar eclipse again in America on August 12, 2045.
When will the solar eclipse be visible in India?
A solar eclipse is visible over an extremely small area, making it rare. Solar eclipse was seen in India on 21 June 2020. This was an annular solar eclipse. On June 1, 2030, a solar eclipse will occur in Asia, which will be partially visible in India as well. However, the solar eclipse passing over India will occur on 21 May 2031. This will also be an annular solar eclipse, which will start from Africa and pass through the southern part of India. It will be partially visible in the rest of the country.