What is annular solar eclipse and what is its specialty?
Eclipse: A rare astronomical event is going to happen in October. There is an annular solar eclipse on October 14. Due to solar eclipse ‘Ring of Fire’ will be visible in the sky. When the Moon passes in front of the Sun, it becomes hidden, which is called a lunar eclipse. However, the people of India will not get a chance to see it. This solar eclipse will be visible in America, Mexico, Central America and South America. Let us know what kind of solar eclipse this is and what is its specialty.
The solar eclipse visible on October 14 will be an annular solar eclipse. When the Moon comes between the Sun while being far away from the Earth, it is called annular solar eclipse. Unlike a total solar eclipse, it does not cover the Sun completely. Because the Moon is further away than usual, it appears smaller. This is the reason why the sun is not covered completely. For this reason a ring-like shape is visible in the sky. It is a part of the Sun, hence it looks exactly like fire.
A total solar eclipse will occur in Mexico, the United States and Canada on April 8, 2024. According to the US space agency NASA, the solar eclipse will be the darkest on October 14 at 9.13 pm local time. It will be visible in Oregon, California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. People will be able to see less of the Sun in large parts of North America, Central America and South America. Apart from the solar eclipse, there will also be a lunar eclipse on October 28 which will be visible in Eastern America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia.
Experts have warned about the solar eclipse. He said not to look at it directly. Use special glasses made to view the solar eclipse. Exposure to bright sunlight without any protection can be dangerous. Along with this, experts say that solar filters should also be used in front of photography or telescope, otherwise serious injury can occur. Apart from this, experts say that sunglasses are not suitable for viewing it.
