2024-08-07 01:55:42
Washington: The year 2024 is very special in terms of astronomical events. This is because there are two solar eclipses this year. One of these solar eclipses has already occurred, which was visible in Mexico, America and Canada. It took place on 8 April. Now the second solar eclipse will take place in the month of October. Solar eclipses are such astronomical events, which are awaited by scientists as well as common people. Through this, we get to see a unique view in the sky. Let us know when the next solar eclipse will take place. Before knowing about the date of the next solar eclipse, understand what is a solar eclipse? Solar eclipse is such an astronomical event in which the Moon comes between the Earth and the Sun. Due to this, sunlight does not reach the Earth and darkness prevails. When a total solar eclipse occurs, there is complete darkness on Earth. A huge shadow is seen on the Earth from space. This is called a solar eclipse.
When is the second solar eclipse?
According to the US Space Agency, the second solar eclipse of the year will take place on October 2. It will be visible in a small part of the South American continent. It will not be visible in India. In India, this solar eclipse will begin at 9:13 pm and will last till 3:17 am. The total duration of the eclipse will be six hours. This will be an annular solar eclipse, due to which we see a ring of fire.
What is annular solar eclipse?
When the moon is unable to cover the sun completely and some part of it is visible, a ring of fire is seen in the sky. This is called annular solar eclipse. When the moon completely covers the sun, it is called a total solar eclipse. During a total solar eclipse, we can also see the sun’s corona. The annular solar eclipse on October 2 will be fully visible in Argentina and Chile. It will be partial in the rest of South America.