Last Solar Eclipse Of 2021: Time In India And How To Watch It Safely

Incoming solar eclipse alert! The final solar eclipse of 2021 is set to take place on December 4. A total solar eclipse will be visible from Antarctica (a bummer)! Many parts of southern America, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand would also be able to see the solar eclipse.

Reading from India? Sadly, the last solar eclipse of 2021 would not be visible from Asia, (including India.)

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When will the solar eclipse begin?

Regardless, if you intend to live stream the event on your smartphone, the solar eclipse event is set to begin at 10.59 am IST on Saturday - December 4, 2021.

The total solar eclipse will begin to set in from 12:30 pm IST with maximum eclipse expected to take place at 1:03 pm IST. By 1:33 pm IST, the total solar eclipse would start to end while the partial solar eclipse will fade by 3:07 pm IST. The total duration of the solar eclipse is expected to be about 4 hours and 8 minutes.

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Watching from India? Simply head over to NASA's YouTube channel where the live broadcast of eclipse will begin on Saturday. Watching with the naked eye? Don't forget to wear protective gear!

What's a solar eclipse?

Wondering what a solar eclipse is? In simple terms, when the Moon comes between the Earth and Sun, its shadow falls on Earth. This shadow creates a dark inner circle called the "umbra" which blocks out all the sunlight. The "penumbra" is the outer ring which blocks some parts of the sunlight.

During a total solar eclipse (like the one set to happen tomorrow) - the entire solar disc is covered by the Moon while the partial and annular solar eclipses, only some parts of the Sun are covered.

'Ring of Fire' Solar Eclipse 2021 | Photo: AFP

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How to watch the solar eclipse safely

In case you ever want to watch a solar eclipse in the sky, please ensure to do that under the supervision of your parents or while using sophisticated protective gear for your eyes.

It is very unsafe to look at the sun directly during a solar eclipse as it can cause irreparable damage to your eyes and can also result in blindness. If you want to look at the solar eclipse in all its glory, It is highly advisable that you look at it through a dark welder's glass of #14 or darker.

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