By- Srushti sharma
Mark your calendars for April 8, 2024, as it heralds a rare cosmic event - a Total Solar Eclipse. The spectacle will commence at 02:12 PM on April 8, 2024, and conclude at 02:22 AM on April 9, 2024.
Date and Time
A Total Solar Eclipse, also known as Khagras in Hindu Vedic Astrology, occurs when the Moon moves behind the Sun, momentarily enveloping the Earth in darkness as the Sun's light is obscured.
Nature of the Eclipse
These occurrences are cosmic rarities, happening roughly every eighteen months. The challenge for viewers lies in finding a suitable viewing location on land, given the vastness of the Earth's oceans.
Rarity of Total Solar Eclipses
Unfortunately, this time around, the Solar Eclipse won't be visible in India. Instead, it will grace various countries such as the United States, Mexico, Canada, and other parts of North America.
Visibility
The eclipse's journey will commence over the South Pacific Ocean and traverse North America, spanning over Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
Visibility Path
India will not bear witness to this Total Solar Eclipse. However, astronomy enthusiasts in the mentioned countries will have the privilege of experiencing this remarkable celestial event.
Absence in India
Though India may miss out on this rare spectacle, individuals in North America and other designated regions can eagerly anticipate the awe-inspiring phenomenon of a Total Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024.
Conclusion