During a partial solar eclipse, like the one happening today, the Sun will be partly covered by the Moon as it passes in front of it.
Digital Desk: The partial solar
eclipse, or Surya Grahan, on October 25 is the year's final solar eclipse.
Parts of Europe, Northern Africa, and western and central Asia will be able to
see the eclipse. Except for some areas in the Northeast, most of India should
be able to see the solar eclipse.
The Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth during a solar eclipse, preventing some of the Sun's light from reaching our planet. Solar eclipses are classified into three types: total solar eclipses, annular eclipses, and partial solar eclipses. The Moon will completely cover the Sun during a total eclipse. The Moon will not completely cover the Sun during an annular solar eclipse, but an edge will be visible.
During
a partial solar eclipse, like the one happening today, the Sun will be
partly covered by the Moon as it passes in front of it.
According to Time and Date, the partial solar eclipse will begin at 2.28 PM IST and end at 4.30 PM. The table below shows when the eclipse will begin and peak in different Indian cities.
Source: IIA Bengaluru
An eclipse never occurs
by itself. A solar eclipse usually occurs two weeks before or after a lunar
eclipse. The solar eclipse that occurred today will be followed by a lunar eclipse
on November 8.
Continue Reading
