Total Solar Eclipse 2019: Time & Details Of Visibility Of Total Solar Eclipse In India

Total Solar Eclipse is all set to take place today. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon is between the sun and the earth. In a total eclipse, the disk of the sun is totally hidden by the moon, whereas, in partial eclipse, only a certain part of the sun is concealed.

Visibility and time of the solar eclipse in India

Unfortunately, in India, the eclipse will not be visible. Partial solar eclipse will happen at 10.25 pm and the total eclipse will begin at 11:54 pm till 12:52 am on July 3 at the last location. The grahan will last for 4 minutes and 33 seconds which is longer than the one that happened in August 2017 that lasted for around 2 minutes and 40 seconds.

While this year, the coming ¡®Surya Grahan¡¯ will be the only one in 2019, there will be one next year on December 14. So, if you're missing out on this one, you can catch the one in 2020.

Skywatchers will be able to witness the solar eclipse 2019 in parts of Chile and Argentina.

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Countries in which solar eclipse will be visible

The starting point of the eclipse will be from 4,000 km east-northeast of Wellington, New Zealand, from where it will make the second landfall reaching central Chile, as reported on Space.com. So, the total solar eclipse will be visible from parts of Chile and Argentina only. A partial solar eclipse will be visible in countries like Ecuador, Brazil, Uruguay, and Paraguay.

According to a report by The Weather Channel, Surya Grahan will be going through a path measuring 6,000 miles. It will go through a narrow zone of the Pacific Ocean and North America.

Apart from that, it will also cast a dark shadow over some parts of Chile, Argentina and remote areas of South Pacific. Along with some dark shadows, South Pacific will witness the maximum coverage of 1,080 km north of the Eastern Island.

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Things to keep in mind during the eclipse:

1. You can look at the solar eclipse but not with naked eye. You should use glasses with industrial grade UV filter to cut out harmful rays.

2. Pregnant women are advised to stay indoors to avoid ill effects on the baby.

3. You should avoid travelling during the eclipse.