Last Solar Eclipse of 2019
2019’s last Solar Eclipse will be prominently visible from South India. Watch our latest video to know all the details.
Solar Eclipse is where the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth. This casts a shadow on the earth
which blocks the rays of the Sun from falling on the Earth.
There are two types of Solar Eclipse.
1. Annual Solar Eclipse.
It occurs when the Moon covers the Sun's center, leaving the Sun's visible outer edges to form a “ring of fire”
or around the Moon.
2. Total Solar Eclipse.
This is when the moon completely hides the sun and people can not see the sun at all. There is total darkness
on earth as the Sun’s rays are completely blocked by the moon.
Today 26th December, is the Annual Solar Eclipse. It will be from 8:00 am to 1:30 pm. This will be the last
solar eclipse of the year. You all must be excited to watch the eclipse but be careful not to look at the Sun
directly as it can be dangerous. Looking at the Sun directly can damage the tissue of the eyes.Some people
feel it’s alright to look at the Sun during the eclipse the Sun does not give out much light. But, according to
NASA, even when 99 per cent of the Sun’s surface is covered during the eclipse, the visible part can still
cause retinal burn.
Here are a few precautions that you should take while watching the solar eclipse:
Do not watch the Sun through dark tinted glasses or a phone camera. This is unsafe can lead to permanent
vision loss.Do not use homemade filters or sunglasses as they are not effective.There are special solar filters
available in the market to watch the eclipse. If you have protective glasses you can simply step out and look
up at the sky. Also, if your city has a planetarium, check with them and find out if they have organised a
special viewing event; most planetariums usually do.
You can also watch the solar eclipse from within the confines of your home. You can watch it live on YouTube
on this link. https://youtu.be/cnc-C2sjEc4
If you Looking directly at the Sun can
- Loss of vision
- Distorted vision
- Altered colour vision
If you watch any symptoms after viewing the solar eclipse, rush to your doctor immediately.
On January 10, 2020, India will be able to see observe the year's first Lunar Eclipse.
This is where the moon is behind the earth and the earth casts a shadow on the moon. This is when the moon
looks red.
