Cosmic lovers are in for an exciting experience. A celestial event On October 2. Sky watchers will witness the second and final. solar eclipse On Wednesday 2024, when the Moon and Sun will create a spectacular ‘color of fire’ in the sky that will be visible in some parts of the world. During this solar eclipse, the Moon will cover about 93 percent of the Sun’s disk at its greatest point.

Interestingly, only 15 days after the lunar eclipse, the Konalar solar eclipse will occur Sarva Pitru AmavasyaNew Moon Day, is celebrated in Hinduism to honor ancestors.

Solar eclipse 2024: when and where it will be visible

According to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), the eclipse will begin over the South Pacific at 3:42 p.m. and reach maximum visibility in Argentina at 6:45 p.m. The path of the annularity passes through the Pacific Ocean, southern Chile and southern Argentina.

As per Indian time, the lunar eclipse will begin at 9:13 PM on October 2 and end at 3:17 AM on October 3. The whole event will last for about six hours. The solar eclipse will not be visible in any part of India as it will happen at night in the country.

Solar Eclipse 2024:Where it will appear.

According to experts, this rare celestial phenomenon will be seen in the Pacific Ocean, parts of South America, parts of Central and North America, Peru and Fiji. It is also expected to be partially visible in Argentina, Brazil, Chile and the United States.

Solar Eclipse 2024:What is an annular solar eclipse?

A solar eclipse occurs when The moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, thereby partially or completely obscuring the Sun from a small portion of the Earth. This alignment occurs approximately every six months.

In an annular solar eclipse, the Moon appears slightly smaller than the Sun. Thus, it does not block the entire solar disk as it does during a total solar eclipse. The Moon’s shadow covers most of the disk, except for the outer edge, and results in a beautiful “ring of fire”. On October 2, the Moon will cover about 93 percent of the Sun’s disk at its greatest point.