Solar eclipse 2020: Surya Grahan seen from Maharashtra
New Delhi:
Surya Grahan 2020 or the first solar eclipse of the year has started. Residents of Gujarat, Rajasthan, other states in northern India and Maharashtra can see the cosmic event. This year, it is an annular eclipse also called “ring of fire”. The majestic event started at 9.15 a.m. and will peak at 12.10 p.m. in India. The annular eclipse is visible from parts of Asia, Africa, Europe and Australia.
Solar Eclipse 2020: here is a preview in pictures
#WATCH Jammu and Kashmir: witnesses to Jammu # SolarEclipse2020
It will start at 9:15 am and will be visible until 3:04 pm. The maximum eclipse will take place at 12:10 pm IST. It will be visible from Asia, Africa, the Pacific, the Indian Ocean, parts of Europe and Australia. pic.twitter.com/hewOopYiCY
– ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2020
Haryana: # SolarEclipse2020 as seen in the sky of Kurukshetra. pic.twitter.com/LCpg8ltvJk
– ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2020
Gujarat: # SolarEclipse2020 seen in the sky of Gandhinagar.
The solar eclipse will be visible until 1:32 p.m. with maximum visibility of the eclipse at 11:42 a.m. IST. It will be visible from Asia, Africa, the Pacific, the Indian Ocean, parts of Europe and Australia. pic.twitter.com/Lp0xs53JoF
– ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2020
Maharashtra: # SolarEclipse2020 seen in the sky of Mumbai.
The solar eclipse will be visible until 3:04 p.m. The maximum eclipse will take place at 12:10 am IST. It will be visible from Asia, Africa, the Pacific, the Indian Ocean, parts of Europe and Australia. pic.twitter.com/n32nzIXYDR
– ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2020
Delhi: # SolarEclipse2020 as seen in the skies of the national capital today.
The solar eclipse will be visible until 3:04 p.m. The maximum eclipse will take place at 12:10 am IST. It will be visible from Asia, Africa, the Pacific, the Indian Ocean, parts of Europe and Australia. pic.twitter.com/tJNM01YwGx
– ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2020
Annular solar eclipse explained
An annular solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is furthest from Earth, on the same plane as the Earth and the Sun, and blocks most of the Sun. At some point during the eclipse, the Moon will be perfectly aligned in the center of the Sun, revealing a circle of luminosity or “ring of fire” or an annular shape of the Sun which we can witness.
According to NASA data, the Moon will block 99.4% of the Sun at its peak and will be visible from northern India.
The solar eclipse will be visible in Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Bengaluru at the following times.
Surya Grahan 2020: Calendar
The solar eclipse will be visible in Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Bengaluru at the following times.
Solar eclipse: Delhi
Start of the partial eclipse: 10:20 a.m.
Maximum eclipse: 12:01 p.m.
End of partial eclipse: 1:48 p.m.
Duration: 3 hours, 29 minutes
Solar eclipse: Kolkata
Start of the partial eclipse: 10:46 a.m.
Maximum eclipse: 12:35 p.m.
End of partial eclipse: 2:17 p.m.
Duration: 3 hours, 31 minutes
Solar eclipse: Mumbai
Start of the partial eclipse: 10 a.m.
Maximum eclipse: 11:37 a.m.
End of partial eclipse: 1:27 p.m.
Duration: 3 hours, 27 minutes
Solar eclipse: Chennai
Start of the partial eclipse: 10:22 a.m.
Maximum eclipse: 11:59 a.m.
End of partial eclipse: 1:41 p.m.
Duration: 3 hours, 20 minutes
Solar eclipse: Bangalore
Start of the partial eclipse: 10:12 a.m.
Maximum eclipse: 11:47 a.m.
End of partial eclipse: 1:31 p.m.
Duration: 3 hours, 19 minutes
Start of the partial eclipse: 10:20 a.m.
Maximum eclipse: 12:01 p.m.
End of partial eclipse: 1:48 p.m.
Duration: 3 hours, 29 minutes
