'Ring Of Fire' Solar Eclipse 2024: Check Timing, Visibility In India And Other Details

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The ‘Ring of Fire’ is also known as annular solar eclipse.The annular solar eclipse of 2024 is set to occur on October 2, Wednesday. According to Space.com, during this astronomical phenomenon, the Moon will appear smaller than the Sun, leaving a bright ring of sunlight visible around the darkened centre. This celestial spectacle, also known as the “Ring of Fire,” will be visible for over six hours, starting at 9:13 PM IST and ending at 3:17 PM IST the next day. During the peak, the Moon will create the “ring of fire” effect for viewers within the path of annularity. Is the annular solar eclipse visible from India? This celestial event will be visible across parts of the Pacific Ocean, southern Chile and southern Argentina. However, skywatchers in India will be disappointed. Due to the timing of the eclipse occurring at night, it will not be observable from the country.Consequently, the Sutak Kaal period, a time of observation traditionally followed during eclipses, will not be…

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