Solar eclipse in Bengaluru: here is what Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium is doing

The Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium has installed telescopes on its campus in Bengaluru to view the partial solar eclipse set to happen on Tuesday evening.

Published on: Oct 25, 2022, 16:11:00 IST

By Yamini C S

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Bengaluru is all set to experience a partial solar eclipse on Tuesday for about 45 minutes, from 5:12 pm to about 5:55 pm, when the sun will likely go down. The eclipse coincides with prominent Hindu festival Diwali, which was celebrated on Monday this year, with Balipadyami set to be observed on Wednesday.

Solar eclipse is set to be witnessed in Bengaluru from 5:12 pm to about 5:55 pm. (ANI)

A report by The Hindu said a solar eclipse in 1995 also coincided with Diwali. Only 10 per cent of the eclipse will be visible in Bengaluru, it added. However, astronomy enthusiasts in Bengaluru need not be bummed as the Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium has events planned for you to make the best of it.

READ | Bengaluru to witness solar eclipse for 45 minutes: Report

The planetarium has installed telescopes for the general public to view the celestial event, a report on Bangalore Mirror said. It put out a circular stating one can observe the partial solar eclipse in the western evening sky by using solar goggles which can help keep your eyes and vision safe.

“Those who have telescope can make arrangements to project the image of the sun on a screen and observe, which is a safer method. At Bengaluru obscuration will be 10.09%, at Mysuru it is 9.16%, at Bellary it is 14.82%, at Agumbe it is 12.11%,” it added.

“Safety goggles are available in Planetarium Book Stall against payment of Rs.30/- per goggle,” it further stated.

It has also organised a live video event on YouTube and Facebook for those unable to attend physically. Watch the eclipse live here.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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