On Monday, April 8, 2024 there will be a Total Solar Eclipse. Though not visible in India, the Total Solar Eclipse will cover North America, going through Mexico, the United States, and Canada. The total solar eclipse will be visible and will turn day into night. Temperature will drop, animals will get muddy and darkness will turn sunlight into night. We won’t see another total solar eclipse like this for 375 years.
What is the Total Solar Eclipse
Total Solar Eclipse 2024: All you need to know about the Eclipse on April 08. A Solar Eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, blocking the face of the Sun, either partially or completely. Meanwhile, a Total Solar Eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth and completely blocks the face of the Sun. It is visible to the people located in the centre of the Moon’s shadow when it hits Earth
What occurs during a total solar eclipse?
During a Total Solar Eclipse, the sky darkens to resemble dawn or dusk. Meanwhile, people in the path of Totality get to see the Sun’s corona, or outer atmosphere, which is normally veiled by the dazzling face of the sun.
How do I Watch a total solar eclipse?
Looking directly at the Sun is dangerous unless you have specialist solar viewing eye protection. Direct radiation from the Sun can harm the retina. To observe the eclipse, avoid using a camera lens, binoculars, or telescope that does not have a special-purpose solar filter. Only a pair of Eclipse glasses or spectacles with solar filters are suitable for watching an eclipse safely. Additionally, the glasses shall bear the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 12312-2 code on the inside.
Except during the brief period of totality during a total Solar Eclipse, spectators should always utilize eclipse glasses or another safe solar viewing device to view the Sun.
