As the sun and moon play hide and seek today, the longest annular eclipse is bound to leave you in awe
As the sun and moon play hide and seek today, the longest annular eclipse is bound to leave you in awe
Eclipses come and go, yet they never fail to charm. The longest annular solar eclipse today gives you plenty of reason to look above, quite literally.
What's different?
During a total solar eclipse, the sun is fully covered by the moon, whereas in an annular one, the sun is not fully covered, and is visible like a thin ring around the blackened moon.
In Delhi, however, only a partial eclipse will be visible.
Rare view
Experts say its a rare spectacle, better not missed by space enthusiasts.
"An annular eclipse occurs once in every 18 months in different parts of the world. This time, the eclipse will be 50 per cent visible in Delhi, with the most beautiful view after 11 am. It will continue till 3 pm. The eclipse will be most powerful in the southern part of the country.
"The next full-fledged annular eclipse would be visible in the country only on June 21, 2020", says professor Jay Pasachoff, Director of Hopkins Observatory, Massachusetts, USA. Don't forget to get the gear first. Available at Space Arcade in Ansal Plaza.u00a0u00a0
Where Nehru Planetarium and India Gate
Timings 11 am onwards
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