Annular Solar Eclipse 2020: For people all over the world, June 21 is an important day. It marks the longest day of the year, the summer solstice, and a celestial event of the annular solar eclipse will also occur.
The solar eclipse on Sunday, also known as Surya Grahan in India, will be the first one of the year. When the moon covers the center of the sun, a circular eclipse occurs, making the outer edge of the sun visible around the moon to form a “ring of fire” or annulus.
This makes the astronomical phenomenon more special for the skygazers. But how will you witness the rare “ring of fire” solar eclipse this weekend? Due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, watching eclipse from popular spots around the world can be tricky. So, where can you see the annular solar eclipse 2020?
You can watch the rare “ring of fire” eclipse online on live streaming platforms at home comfortably.
However, many organisations and other streaming platforms will broadcast celestial event on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter.
Solar Eclipse 2020: Timings in India
The solar eclipse observes on June 21 will begin at 9:15 AM and end at 3:04 PM in India. The maximum eclipse will be at 12:10 PM.
Only some parts of the planet will be able to see the eclipse, which includes parts of Africa, Pakistan, India, and China.
However, the rest of the world, where the June 21 annular solar eclipse will not be visible will be able to watch the rare celestial occurrence live that will be streamed online.
How to Watch Live Streaming of Annular Solar Eclipse:
NCSM to Host Live Streaming:
Join Live Streaming of #SolarEclipse from @RscTirupati, a unit of @ncsmgoi @MinOfCultureGoI pic.twitter.com/G7ejpoYOoX
— National Council of Science Museums-NCSM (@ncsmgoi) June 17, 2020
Now that you know where you can watch the annular solar eclipse this Sunday, it is time to keep the slots free and enjoy celestial activities in your comfortable home.
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