According to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), a special celestial event is taking place right now, on Thursday, April 20, 2023. The first solar eclipse of the year is currently occurring. This beauty can be viewed at Exmouth, a remote town in Western Australia, depending on where the observer is. Many Australians flocked to this lovely scene to take pictures. For about 60 seconds, the sky completely darkened, and those present saw the Moon cast a 40 km-wide shadow over Earth as the sun’s rays were blocked.
NASA reports that, except in Australia, this ‘Surya Grahan’ will not be seen in India
NASA reports that, except in Australia, this ‘Surya Grahan’ will not be seen in India but would instead pass over several regions of Southeast Asia. Both the Indian and Pacific Oceans will be crossed by it. The event started at 7:04 IST. Skygazers should be prepared to enjoy a breathtaking glimpse of the significant cosmic event. According to Space.com, the next hybrid solar eclipse won’t happen until 2031, and then it won’t happen again until March 23, 2164. The following are the times for today:
- In Western parts of Australia, the eclipse will be present between 10:29 pm to 10:35 pm EDT.
- Between 11:19 pm to 11:22 pm EDT in East Timor (3:19 to 3:22 GMT)
- In Indonesia, it will be from 11:23 pm to 11:58 pm (3:23 to 3:58 GMT)
The ‘Rare Hybrid Solar Eclipse’ occurring today is being broadcast live on Space.com
According to NASA, the hybrid eclipse will progress from an annular to total or full coverage of the Moon due to the curvature of the Earth. Typically, this occurs when the Moon is between the Sun and the Earth. The ‘Rare Hybrid Solar Eclipse’ occurring today is being broadcast live on Space.com. You may see a free video of this astronomical event on YouTube as well as on the NASA Science Channel.
To view the total solar eclipse, a large number of tourists congregated over the Ningaloo area. The amount or degree to which the Sun will be obscured for a while varies depending on where you are. For instance, Exmouth will experience 100% of the Moon’s entire blocking of the Sun, compared to 13% in Hobart. Additionally, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, and Canberra will all have sun coverage of between 19% and 21%, 27%, 32%, and 19%, respectively. Due to the sun being obstructed by 77% and 85%, respectively, other cities like Perth and Darwin will be able to reach their maximum temperatures.
US Government Organisation According to NASA, a hybrid solar eclipse combines the total and annular phases of the moon. The technique by which the Moon revolves and casts a shadow on the surface of Earth is unusual. In addition, the Sun briefly projects a disc-shaped image of the Moon around it. Normal Solar Eclipses occur when the Moon completely blocks out the Sun, but in this hybrid version, the Moon will still be blocking out the Sun, but it will appear smaller and the solar ring will be visible.
The technique by which the Moon revolves and casts a shadow on the surface of Earth is unusual
Others experienced an annular phenomenon, which occurs when the moon gets too small in front of the sun, while certain countries witnessed a total solar eclipse. It is frequently thought of as a partial eclipse. The Exmouth town was visited by scientists and astronomers who brightened the day and delighted in the scenery. The air was cooler, and all that was visible was a pitch-black sky and sparkling stars.
The following Solar Eclipse is slated to occur on October 14 of this year. In 2023, there will be a total of 4 eclipses. While the First Lunar Eclipse will occur on May 5 or 6, the Second Lunar Eclipse will occur on October 28 or 29. Following this, the Total Solar Eclipse will occur the following year, on April 8, 2024. According to the Global Events data, the Partial phase will likely take place on Monday, August 2, 2027. India will be able to see it.