Today, the world witnessed a never-before-seen events and, well,?a rare type of solar eclipse?as the sun, the moon and the earth aligned.?
A total solar eclipse takes place when the moon is far away from earth and unable completely block out the sun which causes light to appear around the edges of the moon.
The name annular is taken from the Latin word for ring and the effect it creates is called 'ring of fire'.?The process of the moon?passing in front of the sun?takes several minutes but the total eclipse lasts for less than one second.?
Of course, no points for guessing, Twitter was flooded with images and the hashtag #SolarEclipse2020 is trending on the micro-blogging website. Not just that but adding a funny twist to the whole experience, there were also memes and jokes that could crack you up.
What's funny about a solar eclipse? Well, if you have been brought up in a household full of superstition, you get the idea. From being told not to eat during the eclipse to making sure you stay indoors, Indian parents have a lot of rules during an eclipse.
Also read:?Chennai Scientist Links Coronavirus To 2019 Solar Eclipse, Says Next One Could Be The 'Remedy'
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A live-stream of the eclipse was broadcast by?Timeanddate.com?which allowed those interested to watch regardless of where they are in the world. Such celestial events are super rare and not the ones you want to miss.
Did you see the rare event? Let us know in the comments!