Millions across Europe are looking to the skies as the 2026 total solar eclipse creates a spectacular celestial event across parts of the Arctic, Greenland, Iceland and Spain.

A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon moves directly between Earth and the Sun, completely blocking the Sun’s disc for observers within the narrow path of totality. The Moon’s shadow temporarily darkens the sky, creating an extraordinary daytime spectacle.

At maximum eclipse, totality is expected to last around 2 minutes and 18 seconds. The rare event has attracted huge crowds, with communities across Europe turning into viewing zones.

The eclipse has also sparked a surge in demand for specialised eclipse glasses, with pharmacies, opticians and retailers reporting strong sales and some locations running out of stock.

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Millions of Europeans are looking to the skies as a rare total solar eclipse sweeps across parts of the continent, briefly turning daylight into darkness.

During totality, the Moon passes directly between Earth and the Sun, completely blocking the Sun’s disc and revealing its normally hidden outer atmosphere, known as the corona.

The eclipse’s path begins in Russia’s remote Arctic north before moving across Greenland and Iceland and into Spain. Northern Spain is expected to offer some of the best viewing opportunities, with the Moon’s shadow crossing the country from the Atlantic coast towards the Mediterranean.

The event has also become a major tourism attraction, with hundreds of thousands of visitors travelling towards the path of totality. Hotels and other accommodations in several locations have reportedly filled up, while authorities have increased emergency, transport and security resources to manage the expected crowds.

Europe Witnesses Rare Total Solar Eclipse as Spain Prepares for Historic Sky Show

Based on the alignment of the Sun, Moon, and Earth, there are four main types of solar eclipses, which include total eclipse, partial eclipse, annular eclipse, and hybrid eclipse.

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<p>On July 22, 2009, India experienced one of the most extraordinary astronomical spectacles of modern times: the longest total solar eclipse of the 21st century. During this rare alignment of the Sun, Moon and Earth, the Moon’s shadow swept across the subcontinent, plunging many cities into complete darkness for several minutes. At its peak, the eclipse lasted an exceptional six minutes and thirty-nine seconds, a duration unmatched by any other solar eclipse in this century. The event drew scientists, astronomers, and millions of ordinary people who gathered in streets, riverbanks and open spaces to witness a phenomenon that transformed daylight into an eerie night.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>There are three main types of solar eclipses, each defined by how much of the Sun is obscured:</p><p><strong>Total Solar Eclipse</strong>: The Moon completely covers the Sun, revealing the Sun’s corona and turning day into darkness.</p><p><strong>Partial Solar Eclipse</strong>: The Moon only covers part of the Sun, creating a shadow that looks like a visible crescent.</p><p><strong>Annular Solar Eclipse</strong>: The Moon appears smaller than the Sun and leaves a glowing “ring of fire” around its edge.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Where &amp; How It Was Seen in India</strong></h2><h2>&nbsp;</h2><p>The eclipse’s path of totality began in western India near the Gulf of Khambhat in Gujarat and travelled across cities including Surat, Indore, Bhopal, Varanasi and Patna before moving eastward through Nepal, Bangladesh and China. While much of northern and eastern India experienced the rare sight of totality, large parts of the country observed it as a partial eclipse. In cities along the Ganges such as Varanasi, vast crowds assembled before dawn to observe traditional rituals by the river, while scientists set up camps to study the atmospheric changes, the sudden drop in temperature, and even the behaviour of animals during the brief darkness. For many, the event was both a spiritual occurrence and a remarkable natural spectacle, reminding people of the deep cultural and religious associations solar eclipses have held in India for centuries.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Why the Duration Was Exceptional</h2><h2>&nbsp;</h2><p>What made the 2009 eclipse especially long was a combination of astronomical factors. The Moon was close to its perigee, its nearest point to Earth, which made it appear slightly larger in the sky. At the same time, Earth was near aphelion, the farthest point in its orbit from the Sun, making the Sun appear fractionally smaller. This unique coincidence allowed the Moon to cover the Sun more fully and for longer than usual.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The geometry of the eclipse path further extended the duration of totality, ensuring that observers in India and across Asia experienced a spectacle not seen in generations. Though later eclipses, such as the one expected on August 2, 2027, are predicted to last impressively long in other parts of the world, within India none surpass the grandeur of July 22, 2009. That morning’s darkness at dawn remains etched in the collective memory as the country’s longest and most remarkable solar eclipse of the century, blending science, culture and spirituality into a moment of rare cosmic significance.</p>

The event drew scientists, astronomers, and millions of ordinary people who gathered in streets, riverbanks and open spaces to witness a phenomenon that transformed daylight into an eerie night.

On July 22, 2009, India experienced one of the most extraordinary astronomical spectacles of modern times: the longest total solar eclipse of the 21st century. During this rare alignment of the Sun, Moon and Earth, the Moon’s shadow swept across the subcontinent, plunging many cities into complete darkness for several minutes. At its peak, the eclipse lasted an exceptional six minutes and thirty-nine seconds, a duration unmatched by any other solar eclipse in this century. The event drew scientists, astronomers, and millions of ordinary people who gathered in streets, riverbanks and open spaces to witness a phenomenon that transformed daylight into an eerie night. There are three main types of solar eclipses, each defined by how much of the Sun is obscured: Total Solar Eclipse: The Moon completely covers the Sun, revealing the Sun’s corona and turning day into darkness. Partial Solar Eclipse: The Moon only covers part of the Sun, creating a shadow that looks like a visible crescent. Annular Solar Eclipse: The Moon appears smaller than the Sun and leaves a glowing “ring of fire” around its edge. Where & How It Was Seen in India The eclipse’s path of totality began in western India near the Gulf of Khambhat in Gujarat and travelled across cities including Surat, Indore, Bhopal, Varanasi and Patna before moving eastward through Nepal, Bangladesh and China. While much of northern and eastern India experienced the rare sight of totality, large parts of the country observed it as a partial eclipse. In cities along the Ganges such as Varanasi, vast crowds assembled before dawn to observe traditional rituals by the river, while scientists set up camps to study the atmospheric changes, the sudden drop in temperature, and even the behaviour of animals during the brief darkness. For many, the event was both a spiritual occurrence and a remarkable natural spectacle, reminding people of the deep cultural and religious associations solar eclipses have held in India for centuries. Why the Duration Was Exceptional What made the 2009 eclipse especially long was a combination of astronomical factors. The Moon was close to its perigee, its nearest point to Earth, which made it appear slightly larger in the sky. At the same time, Earth was near aphelion, the farthest point in its orbit from the Sun, making the Sun appear fractionally smaller. This unique coincidence allowed the Moon to cover the Sun more fully and for longer than usual. The geometry of the eclipse path further extended the duration of totality, ensuring that observers in India and across Asia experienced a spectacle not seen in generations. Though later eclipses, such as the one expected on August 2, 2027, are predicted to last impressively long in other parts of the world, within India none surpass the grandeur of July 22, 2009. That morning’s darkness at dawn remains etched in the collective memory as the country’s longest and most remarkable solar eclipse of the century, blending science, culture and spirituality into a moment of rare cosmic significance.

<p>The event drew scientists, astronomers, and millions of ordinary people who gathered in streets, riverbanks and open spaces to witness a phenomenon that transformed daylight into an eerie night.</p>

The day India went dark for 6 minutes 39 seconds: The longest solar eclipse of the 21st century

<p>The longest total solar eclipse of the 21st century is 1,000 days away, and yet it is already causing excitement among those who love encountering such cosmic events. The last total solar eclipse occurred on April 8, 2024, and crossed Mexico, the United States, and Canada. That one was generating buzz for months because the totality was to last for several minutes.</p>

<p>People who gathered to witness the wondrous event weren't disappointed, as totality peaked at four minutes and 28 seconds.</p>

<p>The other total solar eclipse already causing excitement will occur across North Africa and is being called the “Great North African Eclipse”. It will cover nearly 89 million people and will be the longest total solar eclipse.</p>

<p>During the African solar eclipse, the moon will block the sun for six minutes and 23 seconds. It is set to take place on Aug 2, 2027.</p>

<p>The length of this total solar eclipse is what makes it special. It will be remembered for years to come and will be etched in record books.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Viewing it would also not be a problem since the weather gods are expected to be kind. Reports suggest that there would be no clouds across the 15,227-km-long path of the eclipse. This includes the southern tip of Spain, North Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>However, a dust storm and extreme heat are likely to become a problem. The temperature during this time is expected to hover around 42 degrees Celsius.</p>

<p>Astrophotographers are keen to capture the moment in their cameras and several of them will make the journey to Africa to click the historic images.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Path of the total solar eclipse 2027</h2>

<p>The path of totality of the eclipse is approximately 275 km wide. It will begin in the Atlantic Ocean and make landfall around the Strait of Gibraltar. Southern Spain, Gibraltar and Morocco will witness totality.</p>

<p>Algeria, Tunisia, Libya and Egypt will be next on the path where the eclipse will occur when the sun is at its highest point in the sky. Once it crosses the Red Sea, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and Somalia will witness totality.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The eclipsed sun will set southeast in the Indian Ocean.</p>

<h2>When is the next total solar eclipse?</h2>

<p>Before the "Great North African Eclipse" of 2027, gear up for the next total solar eclipse that will occur on Aug 12, 2026. It will cover Greenland, Iceland, and Spain, and the totality will last for a maximum period of two minutes and 18 seconds.</p>

<h2>Longest total solar eclipse</h2>

<p>The longest total solar eclipse, as per record books, happened on June 15, 743 BC. It lasted for 7 minutes and 28 seconds. However, the longest one predicted to happen in the future is expected to occur on July 16, 2186. It will&nbsp;last for 7 minutes and 29 seconds.</p>

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The longest total solar eclipse of the 21st century is 1,000 days away, and yet it is already causing excitement among those who love encountering such cosmic events.

The longest total solar eclipse of the 21st century is 1,000 days away, and yet it is already causing excitement among those who love encountering such cosmic events. The last total solar eclipse occurred on April 8, 2024, and crossed Mexico, the United States, and Canada. That one was generating buzz for months because the totality was to last for several minutes. People who gathered to witness the wondrous event weren't disappointed, as totality peaked at four minutes and 28 seconds. The other total solar eclipse already causing excitement will occur across North Africa and is being called the “Great North African Eclipse”. It will cover nearly 89 million people and will be the longest total solar eclipse. During the African solar eclipse, the moon will block the sun for six minutes and 23 seconds. It is set to take place on Aug 2, 2027. The length of this total solar eclipse is what makes it special. It will be remembered for years to come and will be etched in record books. Viewing it would also not be a problem since the weather gods are expected to be kind. Reports suggest that there would be no clouds across the 15,227-km-long path of the eclipse. This includes the southern tip of Spain, North Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. Also Read: Atomic bomb-like explosions rock surface of this fast-spinning stellar corpse However, a dust storm and extreme heat are likely to become a problem. The temperature during this time is expected to hover around 42 degrees Celsius. Astrophotographers are keen to capture the moment in their cameras and several of them will make the journey to Africa to click the historic images. Path of the total solar eclipse 2027 The path of totality of the eclipse is approximately 275 km wide. It will begin in the Atlantic Ocean and make landfall around the Strait of Gibraltar. Southern Spain, Gibraltar and Morocco will witness totality. Algeria, Tunisia, Libya and Egypt will be next on the path where the eclipse will occur when the sun is at its highest point in the sky. Once it crosses the Red Sea, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and Somalia will witness totality. The eclipsed sun will set southeast in the Indian Ocean. When is the next total solar eclipse? Before the "Great North African Eclipse" of 2027, gear up for the next total solar eclipse that will occur on Aug 12, 2026. It will cover Greenland, Iceland, and Spain, and the totality will last for a maximum period of two minutes and 18 seconds. Longest total solar eclipse The longest total solar eclipse, as per record books, happened on June 15, 743 BC. It lasted for 7 minutes and 28 seconds. However, the longest one predicted to happen in the future is expected to occur on July 16, 2186. It will last for 7 minutes and 29 seconds.

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A total solar eclipse passed over North America on Monday, putting on a show that was visible to millions of people. A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between Earth and the sun, completely blocking the sun's face. Watch in for more details!

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Millions of sky gazers witnessed a total solar eclipse from the ground on April 8. However, some even saw it from the skies. Passengers aboard a Delta Airlines plane had a once in a once-in-a-lifetime viewing party.

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Total Solar Eclipse 2024: Millions witness rare eclipse across North America

A total solar eclipse passed over North America on Monday, putting on a show that was visible to millions of people. A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between Earth and the sun, completely blocking the sun's face.

Millions witness rare total Solar eclipse across North America

In pics | Total Solar Eclipse 2024: Astronomical event leaves millions across North America in awe

Total Solar Eclipse 2024: Rare eclipse thrills millions across North America

Total Solar Eclipse 2024: Millions watch eclipse sweep across North America

A total solar eclipse will sweep across North America today (April 8). The solar eclipse will darken the skies over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. Watch in for more details!

Total solar eclipse to sweep across North America

<p>Solar Eclipse 2024: The weather conditions in the United States have become a major concern for the excited eclipse watchers in the country who are waiting with bated breath to see the historical astronomical phenomenon in different parts of the country.</p>

<h2><strong>Solar Eclipse 2024 Today</strong></h2>

<p>However, their plan to watch the eclipse can be ruined&nbsp;due to the changing weather (storms and clouds) in different areas along the path of totality.</p>

<p>The best weather for the eclipse is likely to remain from Vermont through Maine and also in Missouri through southern Indiana. In these areas, only a few isolated clouds are likely to hover in the sky, which is not likely to obstruct&nbsp;optimal eclipse viewing. So, all the eclipse watchers can expect to see the astronomical phenomenon clearly in places like Evansville, Ind.; Carbondale, Ill.; Burlington, Vt.; and Caribou, Maine.</p>

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<p>It is expected that the eclipse will move from south central Texas through the Ohio Valley and into New England before going to northeast Canada and will cast a seconds-long shadow of darkness.</p>

<p>Here's how the weather is likely to be in major cities on the path of totality:</p>

<h2><strong>New York City</strong></h2>

<p>New York is most likely to observe good weather and some clouds through which one can see and will not face complete obstruction&nbsp;of the historic solar eclipse.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Austin and Texas&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Texas and Austin are likely to witness an overcast sky during the eclipse which will make it difficult for viewing. It is also likely to observe severe storms later in the day. &nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Buffalo</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier, the sky was looking clear in Buffalo. However, it appears fairly overcast now and the forecasters say that the&nbsp;eclipse will most likely not be visible from the region.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Columbus</strong></h2>

<p>The skies are going to remain cloudy in Cincinnati and Columbus but they are likely to get clearer and the eclipse should be visible to people. A better viewing opportunity will be possible from Toledo in Ohio.</p>

<p>In Cleveland also, the skies&nbsp;are likely to clear up&nbsp;till the time the eclipse moves through the region.</p>

<h2><strong>Dallas</strong></h2>

<p>Scattered storms and overcast skies during the eclipse have been forecasted by the National Weather Service in Dallas. The weather is likely to deteriorate in the region after the eclipse. &nbsp;“There may only be a short window (1-2 hrs) between the eclipse and strong to severe storms,” stated the National Weather Service in Dallas.</p>

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<h2><strong>Indianapolis</strong></h2>

<p>The skies in Indianapolis, which lies in the path of totality, will get&nbsp;clearer and the eclipse will be easily visible.</p>

<h2><strong>Louisville</strong></h2>

<p>The conditions will remain fine in Louisville for viewing the eclipse. If there is any cloud coverage, it will be clear away before the eclipse reaches the region.</p>

<h2><strong>Rochester&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>There will be 80 percent cloud coverage in Rochester which is on the eclipse’s path of totality.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>San Antonio</strong></h2>

<p>The weather conditions in San Antonio are also not too good and the skies are likely to be covered with clouds which will hinder the experience of viewing the solar eclipse.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Solar Eclipse 2024: The weather conditions in the United States have become a major concern for the excited eclipse watchers in the country who are waiting with bated breath to see the historical astronomical phenomenon in different parts of the country.

Solar Eclipse 2024: The weather conditions in the United States have become a major concern for the excited eclipse watchers in the country who are waiting with bated breath to see the historical astronomical phenomenon in different parts of the country. Solar Eclipse 2024 Today However, their plan to watch the eclipse can be ruined due to the changing weather (storms and clouds) in different areas along the path of totality. The best weather for the eclipse is likely to remain from Vermont through Maine and also in Missouri through southern Indiana. In these areas, only a few isolated clouds are likely to hover in the sky, which is not likely to obstruct optimal eclipse viewing. So, all the eclipse watchers can expect to see the astronomical phenomenon clearly in places like Evansville, Ind.; Carbondale, Ill.; Burlington, Vt.; and Caribou, Maine. Also Read: Four NASA pilots to chase solar eclipse on April 8 to capture never-before-seen views It is expected that the eclipse will move from south central Texas through the Ohio Valley and into New England before going to northeast Canada and will cast a seconds-long shadow of darkness. Here's how the weather is likely to be in major cities on the path of totality: New York City New York is most likely to observe good weather and some clouds through which one can see and will not face complete obstruction of the historic solar eclipse. Austin and Texas Texas and Austin are likely to witness an overcast sky during the eclipse which will make it difficult for viewing. It is also likely to observe severe storms later in the day. Buffalo Earlier, the sky was looking clear in Buffalo. However, it appears fairly overcast now and the forecasters say that the eclipse will most likely not be visible from the region. Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Columbus The skies are going to remain cloudy in Cincinnati and Columbus but they are likely to get clearer and the eclipse should be visible to people. A better viewing opportunity will be possible from Toledo in Ohio. In Cleveland also, the skies are likely to clear up till the time the eclipse moves through the region. Dallas Scattered storms and overcast skies during the eclipse have been forecasted by the National Weather Service in Dallas. The weather is likely to deteriorate in the region after the eclipse. “There may only be a short window (1-2 hrs) between the eclipse and strong to severe storms,” stated the National Weather Service in Dallas. Watch: Parts of US declare state of emergency, huge anticipation in US over total solar eclipse Indianapolis The skies in Indianapolis, which lies in the path of totality, will get clearer and the eclipse will be easily visible. Louisville The conditions will remain fine in Louisville for viewing the eclipse. If there is any cloud coverage, it will be clear away before the eclipse reaches the region. Rochester There will be 80 percent cloud coverage in Rochester which is on the eclipse’s path of totality. San Antonio The weather conditions in San Antonio are also not too good and the skies are likely to be covered with clouds which will hinder the experience of viewing the solar eclipse. (With inputs from agencies)

Total Solar Eclipse 2024: Will weather ruin your solar eclipse watch party? Here's what the forecast says

<p>Across the United States, Mexico and Canada, observers would get a feel of "day turning into night" during Total Solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. This is an astronomical phenomenon that occurs once in few years and attracts a huge amount of public enthusiasm, as day suddenly turns into night and the temperature dips, owing to sunlight being blocked. People in India would not be able to get a feel of this Total Solar Eclipse, but India's Sun-study mission Aditya-L1 has been witnessing a round-the-clock Total Solar Eclipse, since the craft became operational earlier this year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>WION spoke to experts from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics to explain how Aditya-L1 can see a Total Solar Eclipse, even when there is no Eclipse taking place.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The way the relatively smaller Moon blocks the Earth's view of the massive Sun, is the same as bringing a thumb in front of the eye and blocking the view of a large building that is in front. The thumb is no way comparable to the size of the building, but it is closer to the eye and blocks the large building that is at a distance" Jayant Murthy (Retd), Senior Professor from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics told WION.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added that across North America, it would appear as though a disc (Moon) had covered the Sun.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What is Aditya-L1?</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Aditya-L1 is India's first dedicated mission to study the Sun and its various phenomena. Launched on September 2,&nbsp;2023, the craft reached its destination on January 6, 2024. Aditya-L1 has been placed at a vantage point known as 'L1' or 'Lagrange point 1', from here it can have an unobstructed view of the Sun.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This vantage location in interplanetary space is situated 1.5 million (15 lakh) kilometres from earth. For context, the moon is only 4 lakh kilometres away from the earth. The Lagrange point 1 is at one percent of the Earth-Sun distance which is about 150 million kilometres.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Sun is visible from the ground, what is the need for a Space-based study?</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Studies related to the Sun can be carried out from ground-based observatories, but on a given point on earth, the sun is visible during the day and is not visible at night, due to the alternating day-night cycle. &nbsp;So, an agency would require multiple stations across the earth to view and study the sun continuously.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Even if there are multiple observatories on the ground, each one of them would record different kinds of observations. The unique characteristics of the equipment, the dust particles that scatter the radiation, the distortion caused by the earth's atmosphere are among the factors that bring in inconsistencies in the sun-study data collected from different ground-based observatories. &nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>The layers of the Sun and what a Solar Eclipse does</strong></h2>

<p>The Sun's Photosphere is what emits the strongest light. The &nbsp;Photosphere is then covered by the Chromosphere (which extends 1000s of kms) and finally there is the Corona (Sun's outermost layer).</p>

<p>"The Sun's Corona emits light, but it is million times less intense than that of the Photosphere. Therefore, it is only during a solar eclipse(when moon covers the sun's Photosphere by coming in the path between earth and Sun) that we are able to study the faint light from the Corona" Prof. Ramesh from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, explained to WION. He added that eclipses are phenomenon that occurred once in few years and that studying the Solar Corona during the few minutes of the eclipse would be insufficient to gather any meaningful data and inferences.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Why is it&nbsp;important to study the Solar Corona?</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Professor Ramesh said that the interest in studying the Solar Corona is owing to its dynamic nature and the regular eruptions from the Corona (Coronal Mass Ejections). Coronal Mass Ejection is a phenomenon when charged particles from the sun are ejected at speeds of 3000km/second. At this speed, it can reach the earth in around 15hours, he explained.</p>

<p>Such phenomena can affect the electronics and solar panels of satellites orbiting the earth, it can also cause geomagnetic storms that can temporarily swell up earth's atmosphere and drag satellites that are flying as low as 200km orbit. In recent years, such an incident had damaged a few dozen Starlink satellites.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;India sun mission Aditya-L1 begins collecting data from distance of 50,000 kms</strong></p>

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<p>When such high-speed, charged particles from the Sun reach the earth's atmosphere, the upper layers of the atmosphere act as a barrier and divert the charged particles to earth's poles, thereby causing the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) and Southern Lights (Aurora Australis), a dazzling display of vibrant and colorful lights. These are often seen in shades of blue-green-yellow-red in the winter night skies near the earth's north polar and south polar regions.</p>

<h2><strong>How does Aditya-L1 create a '24/7 Solar Eclipse'?</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>We know that the moon blocking the earth's view of the sun helps observe the faint light of the Solar Corona. However, it is possible to use technological advancements and block the bright light from the Sun, while only viewing the faint light emitted from the Corona.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"On the Aditya-L1 craft, we have a device known as Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC), which is capable of artificially blocking the light of the Photosphere and studying the light from the Corona. This is the same as the view during a Solar eclipse" Prof Ramesh added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The VELC has been contributed by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics and Prof. Ramesh is the Principal Investigator for the VELC.&nbsp;</p>

<p>By using the VELC, Aditya-L1 can view the Solar Corona throughout its multi-year mission at the L1 point.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Solar Eclipse 2024: Why Aditya L1 won't catch a glimpse of total solar eclipse</strong></p>

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<p>However, it must be noted that the Aditya-L1 craft can never see the naturally-caused Solar Eclipse, like it is visible from Earth. This is because the Aditya craft sits at the L1 points, which offers an unobstructed view of the Sun. Also, it must be remembered that the L1 point is several lakh kilometres beyond the moon and the moon cannot obstruct the Aditya craft's view of the Sun.&nbsp;</p>

<p>From the L1 vantage point, around which the spacecraft will be circling, the VELC instrument will be able to image the sun's corona every single minute and help researchers understand the fast changes in Solar atmosphere.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Using a Polarimeter, we can also measure and predict which sun spots(dark regions with strong magnetic fields, where even light cannot enter) can erupt and lead to Coronal Mass ejections. in future, this could help us predict any danger to satellites around earth, assess which CMEs will reach earth and which won't.</p>


Across the United States, Mexico and Canada, observers would get a feel of "day turning into night" during Total Solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. This is an astronomical phenomenon that occurs once in few years and attracts a huge amount of public enthusiasm, as day suddenly turns into night and the temperature dips, owing to sunlight being blocked.

Across the United States, Mexico and Canada, observers would get a feel of "day turning into night" during Total Solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. This is an astronomical phenomenon that occurs once in few years and attracts a huge amount of public enthusiasm, as day suddenly turns into night and the temperature dips, owing to sunlight being blocked. People in India would not be able to get a feel of this Total Solar Eclipse, but India's Sun-study mission Aditya-L1 has been witnessing a round-the-clock Total Solar Eclipse, since the craft became operational earlier this year. WION spoke to experts from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics to explain how Aditya-L1 can see a Total Solar Eclipse, even when there is no Eclipse taking place. "The way the relatively smaller Moon blocks the Earth's view of the massive Sun, is the same as bringing a thumb in front of the eye and blocking the view of a large building that is in front. The thumb is no way comparable to the size of the building, but it is closer to the eye and blocks the large building that is at a distance" Jayant Murthy (Retd), Senior Professor from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics told WION. He added that across North America, it would appear as though a disc (Moon) had covered the Sun. What is Aditya-L1? Aditya-L1 is India's first dedicated mission to study the Sun and its various phenomena. Launched on September 2, 2023, the craft reached its destination on January 6, 2024. Aditya-L1 has been placed at a vantage point known as 'L1' or 'Lagrange point 1', from here it can have an unobstructed view of the Sun. This vantage location in interplanetary space is situated 1.5 million (15 lakh) kilometres from earth. For context, the moon is only 4 lakh kilometres away from the earth. The Lagrange point 1 is at one percent of the Earth-Sun distance which is about 150 million kilometres. Sun is visible from the ground, what is the need for a Space-based study? Studies related to the Sun can be carried out from ground-based observatories, but on a given point on earth, the sun is visible during the day and is not visible at night, due to the alternating day-night cycle. So, an agency would require multiple stations across the earth to view and study the sun continuously. Even if there are multiple observatories on the ground, each one of them would record different kinds of observations. The unique characteristics of the equipment, the dust particles that scatter the radiation, the distortion caused by the earth's atmosphere are among the factors that bring in inconsistencies in the sun-study data collected from different ground-based observatories. The layers of the Sun and what a Solar Eclipse does The Sun's Photosphere is what emits the strongest light. The Photosphere is then covered by the Chromosphere (which extends 1000s of kms) and finally there is the Corona (Sun's outermost layer). "The Sun's Corona emits light, but it is million times less intense than that of the Photosphere. Therefore, it is only during a solar eclipse(when moon covers the sun's Photosphere by coming in the path between earth and Sun) that we are able to study the faint light from the Corona" Prof. Ramesh from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, explained to WION. He added that eclipses are phenomenon that occurred once in few years and that studying the Solar Corona during the few minutes of the eclipse would be insufficient to gather any meaningful data and inferences. Why is it important to study the Solar Corona? Professor Ramesh said that the interest in studying the Solar Corona is owing to its dynamic nature and the regular eruptions from the Corona (Coronal Mass Ejections). Coronal Mass Ejection is a phenomenon when charged particles from the sun are ejected at speeds of 3000km/second. At this speed, it can reach the earth in around 15hours, he explained. Such phenomena can affect the electronics and solar panels of satellites orbiting the earth, it can also cause geomagnetic storms that can temporarily swell up earth's atmosphere and drag satellites that are flying as low as 200km orbit. In recent years, such an incident had damaged a few dozen Starlink satellites. Also watch | India sun mission Aditya-L1 begins collecting data from distance of 50,000 kms × When such high-speed, charged particles from the Sun reach the earth's atmosphere, the upper layers of the atmosphere act as a barrier and divert the charged particles to earth's poles, thereby causing the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) and Southern Lights (Aurora Australis), a dazzling display of vibrant and colorful lights. These are often seen in shades of blue-green-yellow-red in the winter night skies near the earth's north polar and south polar regions. How does Aditya-L1 create a '24/7 Solar Eclipse'? We know that the moon blocking the earth's view of the sun helps observe the faint light of the Solar Corona. However, it is possible to use technological advancements and block the bright light from the Sun, while only viewing the faint light emitted from the Corona. "On the Aditya-L1 craft, we have a device known as Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC), which is capable of artificially blocking the light of the Photosphere and studying the light from the Corona. This is the same as the view during a Solar eclipse" Prof Ramesh added. The VELC has been contributed by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics and Prof. Ramesh is the Principal Investigator for the VELC. By using the VELC, Aditya-L1 can view the Solar Corona throughout its multi-year mission at the L1 point. Also watch | Solar Eclipse 2024: Why Aditya L1 won't catch a glimpse of total solar eclipse × However, it must be noted that the Aditya-L1 craft can never see the naturally-caused Solar Eclipse, like it is visible from Earth. This is because the Aditya craft sits at the L1 points, which offers an unobstructed view of the Sun. Also, it must be remembered that the L1 point is several lakh kilometres beyond the moon and the moon cannot obstruct the Aditya craft's view of the Sun. From the L1 vantage point, around which the spacecraft will be circling, the VELC instrument will be able to image the sun's corona every single minute and help researchers understand the fast changes in Solar atmosphere. Using a Polarimeter, we can also measure and predict which sun spots(dark regions with strong magnetic fields, where even light cannot enter) can erupt and lead to Coronal Mass ejections. in future, this could help us predict any danger to satellites around earth, assess which CMEs will reach earth and which won't.

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<p>North America will witness a total solar eclipse on April 8. At least 15 states in the United States are within the path of totality. NASA has released a map showing where and when skywatchers can witness the astronomical spectacle.</p>

<p>Mexico's Pacific Coast will be the first place to witness the total eclipse at around 11:07 am PDT. It will then be visible across a swath of the US, from Texas to Maine, and into Canada.</p>

<p>According to NASA, around 31.6 million people live in the path of totality. It is the area where the Moon fully blocks out the Sun. The width of the path is between 108 and 122 miles and an additional 150 million people live within 200 miles of the path of totality.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The total solar eclipse which will start over the Pacific Ocean will cross dozens of states before it moves into Canada in southern Ontario. The eclipse will exit the North American continent around 5:16 pm NDT from Newfoundland, Canada.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Moreover, the eclipse will be first visible partially at 12:06 pm CDT near Eagle Pass, Texas. Then, it will gradually move to totality around 1:27 pm CDT. Over the next few hours, it will progress along its path to the northeast.</p>

<p>NASA has shared times for several cities in the path of totality across the United States. One can check their ZIP code on NASA's map to see when the eclipse will reach near them if they're in the path of totality. Small parts of Tennessee and Michigan will experience the total solar eclipse, with several major cities across the U.S. in its path of totality and many others seeing a partial eclipse.</p>

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<p>Here's the list of states which are in the path of totality:</p>

<p>Texas</p>

<p>Oklahoma</p>

<p>Arkansas</p>

<p>Missouri</p>

<p>Illinois</p>

<p>Kentucky</p>

<p>Indiana</p>

<p>Ohio</p>

<p>Pennsylvania</p>

<p>New York</p>

<p>Vermont</p>

<p>New Hampshire</p>

<p>Maine</p>

<p>Here are some of the cities for eclipse viewing, if the weather cooperates:</p>

<p>San Antonio, Texas (partially under the path)</p>

<p>Austin, Texas</p>

<p>Waco, Texas</p>

<p>Dallas, Texas</p>

<p>Little Rock, Arkansas</p>

<p>Indianapolis, Indiana</p>

<p>Dayton, Ohio</p>

<p>Cleveland, Ohio</p>

<p>Buffalo, New York</p>

<p>Rochester, New York</p>

<p>Syracuse, New York</p>

<p>Burlington, Vermont</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


North America will witness a total solar eclipse on April 8. At least 15 states in the United States are within the path of totality. NASA has released a map showing where and when skywatchers can witness the astronomical spectacle.

North America will witness a total solar eclipse on April 8. At least 15 states in the United States are within the path of totality. NASA has released a map showing where and when skywatchers can witness the astronomical spectacle. Mexico's Pacific Coast will be the first place to witness the total eclipse at around 11:07 am PDT. It will then be visible across a swath of the US, from Texas to Maine, and into Canada. According to NASA, around 31.6 million people live in the path of totality. It is the area where the Moon fully blocks out the Sun. The width of the path is between 108 and 122 miles and an additional 150 million people live within 200 miles of the path of totality. The total solar eclipse which will start over the Pacific Ocean will cross dozens of states before it moves into Canada in southern Ontario. The eclipse will exit the North American continent around 5:16 pm NDT from Newfoundland, Canada. Moreover, the eclipse will be first visible partially at 12:06 pm CDT near Eagle Pass, Texas. Then, it will gradually move to totality around 1:27 pm CDT. Over the next few hours, it will progress along its path to the northeast. NASA has shared times for several cities in the path of totality across the United States. One can check their ZIP code on NASA's map to see when the eclipse will reach near them if they're in the path of totality. Small parts of Tennessee and Michigan will experience the total solar eclipse, with several major cities across the U.S. in its path of totality and many others seeing a partial eclipse. ALSO READ | Total Solar Eclipse 2024: Check date, timings in India, how to watch safely and how to watch online Here's the list of states which are in the path of totality: Texas Oklahoma Arkansas Missouri Illinois Kentucky Indiana Ohio Pennsylvania New York Vermont New Hampshire Maine Here are some of the cities for eclipse viewing, if the weather cooperates: San Antonio, Texas (partially under the path) Austin, Texas Waco, Texas Dallas, Texas Little Rock, Arkansas Indianapolis, Indiana Dayton, Ohio Cleveland, Ohio Buffalo, New York Rochester, New York Syracuse, New York Burlington, Vermont (With inputs from agencies)

Total Solar Eclipse 2024: See path of totality, peak times and best cities to watch cosmic spectacle

North America is set to witness a celestial phenomenon as a total solar eclipse is set to darken the skies over north America. The event known as totality will be visible from a 185-km stretch spanning Mexico, the US And Canada offering a once in a lifetime experience. Watch in for more details!

Total Solar Eclipse to sweep across North America

People in the US, Canada, and Mexico are waiting to witness the total solar eclipse on April 8. Though India's first space-based solar observatory, Aditya L1, is continuously studying the Sun. It won't be able to observe total solar eclipse.

Solar Eclipse 2024: Why Aditya L1 won't catch a glimpse of total solar eclipse

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<p><strong>Solar Eclipse 2024:</strong>&nbsp;Skywatchers are eagerly waiting for a total solar eclipse set to grace the skies across North America on April 8. The astronomical spectacle will turn the day into night, turning the sky dark. However, the total eclipse will be visible only in a few locations.</p>

<p>Solar eclipse is an astronomical phenomenon that occurs when the Moon crosses the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light either entirely or partially. When the Moon covers the Sun totally, it casts a shadow on Earth, forming the "path of totality," a relatively narrow band that moves across the surface. When the weather and clouds cooperate, people inside the band can witness a total solar eclipse.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Solar Eclipse 2024: Date, Time, Visibility And Duration</strong></h2>

<p>The total solar eclipse of 2024 will occur on April 8. It will be visible across a 185-kilometre stretch between Mexico, the United States and Canada.</p>

<p>The total solar eclipse will not be visible in India. According to the Indian Standard Time (IST), the total solar eclipse will begin at 09:12 pm on April 8 and the totality will start at 10:08 pm. It will end on April 9 at 2:22 am IST. Mexico's Pacific coast will be the first place to experience totality at around 11:07 am PDT. Furthermore, the occurrence will leave Maine at around 1:30 pm PDT.</p>

<p>Although the whole solar eclipse will take about two and a half hours, the totality will last only four minutes. The duration of totality i.e. four minutes and 27 seconds is almost double that of The Great American Eclipse of August 2017.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Solar Eclipse 2024: How To Watch</strong></h2>

<p>The Sun surface produces enough light to damage individual retinal cells in your eyes, no matter how small portion you stare at. Skygazers worldwide have been advised to wear protective eyewear, like eclipse glasses, during the solar eclipse. Looking directly at the solar eclipse can burn the eye's retinas and cause permanent damage or even blindness.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For people who will not be able to witness the solar eclipse in person, they can watch the solar eclipse online on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MJY_ptQW1o" target="_blank">NASA's live stream</a><a href="www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MJY_ptQW1o">&nbsp;on YouTube</a>. The space agency will start the live stream at 10:30 pm IST (05:00 pm GMT) and continue until 01:30 pm IST (08:00 pm GMT). McDonald Observatory in Texas will also broadcast the live streaming of the solar eclipse.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Solar Eclipse 2024: Skywatchers are eagerly waiting for a total solar eclipse set to grace the skies across North America on April 8. The astronomical spectacle will turn the day into night, turning the sky dark.

Solar Eclipse 2024: Skywatchers are eagerly waiting for a total solar eclipse set to grace the skies across North America on April 8. The astronomical spectacle will turn the day into night, turning the sky dark. However, the total eclipse will be visible only in a few locations. Solar eclipse is an astronomical phenomenon that occurs when the Moon crosses the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light either entirely or partially. When the Moon covers the Sun totally, it casts a shadow on Earth, forming the "path of totality," a relatively narrow band that moves across the surface. When the weather and clouds cooperate, people inside the band can witness a total solar eclipse. Solar Eclipse 2024: Date, Time, Visibility And Duration The total solar eclipse of 2024 will occur on April 8. It will be visible across a 185-kilometre stretch between Mexico, the United States and Canada. The total solar eclipse will not be visible in India. According to the Indian Standard Time (IST), the total solar eclipse will begin at 09:12 pm on April 8 and the totality will start at 10:08 pm. It will end on April 9 at 2:22 am IST. Mexico's Pacific coast will be the first place to experience totality at around 11:07 am PDT. Furthermore, the occurrence will leave Maine at around 1:30 pm PDT. Although the whole solar eclipse will take about two and a half hours, the totality will last only four minutes. The duration of totality i.e. four minutes and 27 seconds is almost double that of The Great American Eclipse of August 2017. ALSO READ | Google’s Solar Eclipse 2024 search animation steals the show! Here’s how to see it ... Solar Eclipse 2024: How To Watch The Sun surface produces enough light to damage individual retinal cells in your eyes, no matter how small portion you stare at. Skygazers worldwide have been advised to wear protective eyewear, like eclipse glasses, during the solar eclipse. Looking directly at the solar eclipse can burn the eye's retinas and cause permanent damage or even blindness. For people who will not be able to witness the solar eclipse in person, they can watch the solar eclipse online on NASA's live stream on YouTube. The space agency will start the live stream at 10:30 pm IST (05:00 pm GMT) and continue until 01:30 pm IST (08:00 pm GMT). McDonald Observatory in Texas will also broadcast the live streaming of the solar eclipse. (With inputs from agencies)

Total Solar Eclipse 2024: Check date, timings in India, how to watch safely and how to watch online

The upcoming solar eclipse is proving to be a good omen for the travel and tourism industry in the united states. With some parts of the united states falling in the "path of totality", there has been an unprecedented demand for lodging from americans waiting to catch a glimpse of the celestial event. In monday's total solar eclipse, the moon will block the sun for millions of people in mexico, the united states and canada.

Parts of US declare state of emergency, huge anticipation in US over total solar eclipse

<p>Inmates in New York have filed a lawsuit against the state corrections department over its decision to lock down the prisons during the total solar eclipse which will take place next Monday (April 8) and will be seen across Mexico, the United States and Canada.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>About the lawsuit</strong></h2>

<p>The suit was filed last week in a federal court in upstate New York by six inmates incarcerated at the Woodbourne Correctional Facility, saying that the lockdown violates their constitutional rights to practice their faiths.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The six inmates included men from varying religious backgrounds and one atheist, who had prior permission to view the rare phenomenon. “A solar eclipse is a rare, natural phenomenon with great religious significance to many,” their complaint reads, as quoted by the Associated Press.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The complaint also noted that before the announcement of the lockdown, one of the plaintiffs, an atheist, received special permission last month to view the eclipse using glasses that would be provided by the state.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Subsequently, four men sought permission but were denied since a solar eclipse is not listed as a holy day for their religions. The request by the sixth inmate, according to the lawsuit, never received a response.</p>

<h2><strong>What does the lockdown order say?</strong></h2>

<p>The department’s acting commissioner, Daniel Martuscello III, issued a memo earlier this month saying that all correctional facilities will operate on a holiday schedule on April 8.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In line with this, incarcerated individuals will remain in their housing units except for emergencies from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm (local time) around the time when inmates typically have their outdoor recreation, said the lawsuit.</p>

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<p>The memo also said that the department will distribute solar eclipse safety glasses for staff and those incarcerated at prisons in the path of totality so they can view the eclipse from their assigned work location or housing units.</p>

<h2><strong>About the upcoming total solar eclipse</strong></h2>

<p>During a total solar eclipse, the moon completely blocks the face of the sun for a brief period known as totality. Around 32 million Americans who are located along the 185-kilometre-wide path of totality will have the chance to view the celestial spectacle.</p>

<p>The upcoming celestial event is also a historic one since another total solar eclipse won’t be visible across the contiguous US again until August 2044.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Inmates in New York have filed a lawsuit against the state corrections department over its decision to lock down the prisons during the total solar eclipse which will take place next Monday (April 8) and will be seen across Mexico, the United States and Canada.

Inmates in New York have filed a lawsuit against the state corrections department over its decision to lock down the prisons during the total solar eclipse which will take place next Monday (April 8) and will be seen across Mexico, the United States and Canada. About the lawsuit The suit was filed last week in a federal court in upstate New York by six inmates incarcerated at the Woodbourne Correctional Facility, saying that the lockdown violates their constitutional rights to practice their faiths. The six inmates included men from varying religious backgrounds and one atheist, who had prior permission to view the rare phenomenon. “A solar eclipse is a rare, natural phenomenon with great religious significance to many,” their complaint reads, as quoted by the Associated Press. Also Read | NASA plans to launch three rockets into the solar eclipse shadow next week. Here’s why The complaint also noted that before the announcement of the lockdown, one of the plaintiffs, an atheist, received special permission last month to view the eclipse using glasses that would be provided by the state. Subsequently, four men sought permission but were denied since a solar eclipse is not listed as a holy day for their religions. The request by the sixth inmate, according to the lawsuit, never received a response. What does the lockdown order say? The department’s acting commissioner, Daniel Martuscello III, issued a memo earlier this month saying that all correctional facilities will operate on a holiday schedule on April 8. In line with this, incarcerated individuals will remain in their housing units except for emergencies from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm (local time) around the time when inmates typically have their outdoor recreation, said the lawsuit. Also Read | Greenery on Moon soon? NASA to put plants on lunar surface by 2026 The memo also said that the department will distribute solar eclipse safety glasses for staff and those incarcerated at prisons in the path of totality so they can view the eclipse from their assigned work location or housing units. About the upcoming total solar eclipse During a total solar eclipse, the moon completely blocks the face of the sun for a brief period known as totality. Around 32 million Americans who are located along the 185-kilometre-wide path of totality will have the chance to view the celestial spectacle. The upcoming celestial event is also a historic one since another total solar eclipse won’t be visible across the contiguous US again until August 2044. (With inputs from agencies)

April 8 total solar eclipse: New York inmates sue state over prison lockdown orders to watch rare phenomenon

The total solar eclipse expected on the 8th of April is already inspiring school lessons in the United States. Watch in for more details!

Solar Eclipse 2024: US School students learn about the upcoming April total solar eclipse

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