Solar Eclipse 2024: Discover Why the October 2 Event is Known as the ‘Ring of Fire’ Eclipse

Solar Eclipse 2024

Solar Eclipse 2024: Astronomy enthusiasts and skywatchers will be able to feast their eyes on the annular solar eclipse event that will take place today October 2.

Just a few days ago astronomy enthusiasts were stunned by the partial lunar eclipse and now they will be able to admire a rare celestial event which is often known as a "ring of fire" eclipse.

The 'Ring of Fire' solar eclipse takes place on Wednesday, October 2 and it occurs when the moon's shadow falls on the sun as Earth makes a revolution around it.

Why is it called the Ring of Fire eclipse?

The moon is not that big, and it casts shadows that partially cover the star. This forms a spectacular view known as the “ring of fire.” On this day, the moon will be at its farthest position from the Sun, known as apogee, which means that the shadow is not big enough to eclipse the star.

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October 2 solar eclipse details: When will the "ring of fire" eclipse take place?

The Annular eclipse October 2024 will taken place at 3:42 pm UTC in the southern Pacific Ocean and by 6:45 pm UTC the total eclipse will take place over Argentina.

The eclipse will be over by 8:39 UTC in the southern Atlantic Ocean. The annular solar eclipse event will occur for about 6 hours.

However, NASA has shared Solar Eclipse Viewing Tips 2024 which advises not to watch the Solar Eclipse 2024 Ring of Fire with the naked eye. The Solar Eclipse Viewing Tips 2024 suggests wearing “eclipse glasses” before watching the eclipse.

NASA's website advisory says, “Do NOT look at the Sun through a camera lens, telescope, binoculars, or any other optical device while wearing eclipse glasses or using a handheld solar viewer — the concentrated solar rays will burn through the filter and cause serious eye injury.”

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Will Indian People will be able to watch the Solar Eclipse 2024 Ring of Fire?

As India is 5.30 hours ahead of UTC this means that the Annular eclipse October 2024 will take place at night in India. So there is no chance that Indian people will be able to see the Solar Eclipse 2024 Ring of Fire.

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