An annular solar eclipse is one in which the edge of the sun remains visible as a bright ring around the moon. It occurs when the Moon passes directly between the Earth and Sun, but does not completely cover the Sun's disk. (Pics: Pixabay, Freepik, Pexels)
On October 14, 2023, an annular solar eclipse will take place. The mesmerizing "ring of fire" will be visible to millions of skywatchers across the Western Hemisphere.
Solar Eclipse October 2023 Begins: 11:29 PM, October 14, 2023 (New Delhi); Solar Eclipse October 2023 Ends: 11:34 PM, October 14, 2023 (New Delhi)
The annular solar eclipse of October 14 will not be visible from India. But you can witness it online and for free on NASA's YouTube channel. The website of timeanddate.com also offers a livestream and liveblog experience.
The subsequent annular solar eclipse is scheduled for October 2, 2024, as reported by Space.com.
If you are in an area where you can witness the eclipse live, remember that to prevent permanent damage, it is a must to use specialised eclipse glasses designed for solar observation. Looking at the Sun through a camera, telescope, binoculars, or any optical instrument is strongly discouraged.
Apart from the surya grahan, October will also witness a chandra grahan or lunar eclipse. The second and the last lunar eclipse of 2023 will take place on October 28 - 29. It will start at 11:31 PM, October 28, 2023 and end at 3:36 AM, October 29, 2023 (New Delhi).