Solar Eclipse 2024: Date, Time, Significance of Ring of Fire | – Times of India

Solar Eclipse or Surya Grahan is going to occur on October 2, 2024 on the day of Sarva Pitru Amavasya. Eclipses are always holds a great significance according to Hindu Panchang. This Solar Eclipse will not be visible everywhere including India so all the skywatchers might get disappointed with this as they would not be able to witness this celestial event.
Solar Eclipse 2024: Date and Time
Date: October 2, 2024
Time: Starting From 9:13 PM IST and Ends at 3:17 AM IST
Solar Eclipse 2024: Significance
Solar Eclipse has its great religious, spiritual and astrological significance among Hindus. This day is considered as an important day. According to Hindu Scriptures, when Rahu covers the Sun then it happens which is not considered auspicious because Sun is the major source of light and Sun is also considered as the main planet among all.
Why is it known as Ring of Fire?
October 2 will see an annual solar eclipse occurrence known as the “Ring of Fire” eclipse. Because it occurs, when the moon moves between the sun and the earth, the eclipse gets its name.
Will this Solar Eclipse be visible in India?
This Ring of Fire will be visible inHawaii in the United States, as well as certain regions of Chile, Argentina, and South America. People who are living in these regions would be able to witness the yearly solar eclipse. The path of this year’s ring of fire eclipse is predicted to cross the South Pacific, the extreme southwest of the Atlantic Ocean, and South America, which includes Easter Island, Chile, and Argentina.
The stargazers in India would be unhappy that they are not able to witness this Ring of Fire Solar Eclipse as it is going to occur during the night time. The Moon will look smaller during this time.
How to watch this Ring of Fire?
Ring of Fire Solar Eclipse can be seen through the naked eyes but people are advised to avoid looking directly where it is visible. They should use binoculars and telescope to watch the ring of fire solar eclipse.
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