Partial solar eclipse today: Timings, live tracking and all other details
On Tuesday (October 25), a partial solar eclipse or Surya Grahan will occur in some parts of the world, including India. This is the first time that a partial solar eclipse will be seen in India in over a decade.
On Oct. 25, the Moon will pass in front of the Sun, partially blocking the star for some viewers in Africa, Asia, & Europe! 🌍🌑☀️
— NASA Sun, Space & Scream 🎃 (@NASASun) October 24, 2022
This partial solar eclipse is a chance to witness the dance between the Sun, @NASAMoon, & @NASAEarth. For safe viewing info: https://t.co/z6FQZ9PVw3 pic.twitter.com/QoHvdB4QZJ
What is a partial solar eclipse?
- Partial solar eclipses, which are classified as rear celestial events, occur when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth but only partially blocks the Sun's disc. This occurs as the Moon revolves around the Earth and occasionally passes in front of the Sun, partially or completely obstructing the Sun's view from the Earth.
- However, the eclipse can only be seen from areas covered by the Moon's shadow as it travels around the Earth.
- There are three phases of a partial Solar Eclipse - the beginning, the maximum point, and the end.
According to PTI, the eclipse will begin in Iceland at around 02:29 pm IST, The maximum eclipse time will be at 05:30 over Russia and end at around 06:32 pm (IST) over the Arabian Sea.
In India, the solar eclipse will be visible from 04:29 pm and will end with the sunset at 05:42 pm.
Today's solar eclipse (October 25) will be visible in the region covering :
- Europe
- The Middle East
- North-eastern parts of Africa,
- Western Asia,
- The North Atlantic Ocean, and the North Indian Ocean.
The total duration of the solar eclipse, is 1 hour, 39 minutes and 31 seconds.
Solar Eclipse in India: Can you see the eclipse from your state? Except for a few states in the northeast, most of India will be able to see the phenomenon. Northern areas, such as Leh in Ladakh and New Delhi, will have the best eclipse visibility. The eclipse will start at 4.29 pm and the maximum fraction will be visible at 5.30 pm.
Check out the table for details about your state:
Effect of Solar Eclipse in India: Popular Hindu temples Shri Badrinath and Kedarnath will keep their doors closed because of the Solar Eclipse.
Uttarakhand | Due to the partial solar eclipse, the doors of the Badrinath Dham & Kedarnath Dham are closed today. pic.twitter.com/JnyXdL7gi8
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) October 25, 2022
Previous and next eclipses? Prior to this, a partial solar eclipse took place on April 30, 2022, in Pacific, Southern South America and is to be held on April 20, 2023, over Southeast Asia, East Indies, Philippines, New Zealand.
Here are a couple shots captured by us of today's #SolarEclipse. The sun was p a r t i c u l a r l y photogenic today. pic.twitter.com/HB7IZmaXJA
— DailyO (@DailyO_) October 25, 2022
Track the eclipse here.
You can watch the eclipse safely from your home here: