Total Solar Eclipse 2024: Will it be the longest in last 50 years? Details of the rare celestial event
Total Solar Eclipse 2024: From date and time to the duration, here's all that you need to know about the total solar eclipse on April 8.
Total Solar Eclipse 2024: The astronomical marvel is slated to happen for this year, and we are already excited to witness it. A total solar eclipse is a rare astronomical phenomenon and often happens after a gap of many years. This year, in April, a total solar eclipse is expected to happen that will briefly turn the day sky dark. A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the earth and the sun forming a perfect alignment, so that the moon completely covers the sun and blocks the rays of the sun from reaching the earth. This takes place for a brief period of time. A total solar eclipse is expected to happen in a few weeks, and we are looking forward to it.
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When will the total solar eclipse take place?
The total solar eclipse is expected to take place on April 8. The solar eclipse will start at 2:12 PM and will end at 2:22 PM. The solar eclipse will be visible from Canada, United States, Mexico and parts of North America. People in India will not be able to witness this rare event.
A day before the total solar eclipse, the moon will be 3,60,000 kilometers away from the earth – the closest distance between the moon and the earth. Hence, it will also appear bigger in the sky than usual because of the close proximity – this will create a perfect alignment for the solar eclipse and also create a beautiful cosmic view.
Longest total solar eclipse in last fifty years
The total solar eclipse is expected to last for 7.5 minutes – a long duration of time. It will be the longest total solar eclipse in the last half century. The close proximity of the moon and the distant solar backdrop will create a beautiful celestial view for people to behold.