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“Ring of Fire”: Solar Eclipse 2020

Solar Eclipse 2020: The moon covering the sun formed a celestial event “Ring of Fire” today, 21 June, being the longest day of year.

A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the sun and the earth. When this happens, the moon blocks the light of the sun from reaching the earth. The shadow of the moon falls on the earth.‘The solar eclipse of 21 June, however, is an annular eclipse.This happens when the moon is farthest from the earth, according to NASA blog ’.

What is Ring of Fire?

When solar eclipse occurs, a bright light of Sun is observed around the moon at the height of annual solar eclipse that beautiful ring is called “Ring of Fire”. “ Annular solar eclipse is a particular case of the total solar eclipse. Like the total solar eclipse, the moon is aligned with the sun. However, on that day, the apparent size of the moon happens to be a wee smaller than the sun. Hence the moon covers the central part of the sun, and the rim of the sun appear like a ‘ring of fire’ in the sky for a very brief moment” Samir Dhurde of The Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics said.

“Ring of Fire”

Today, a beautiful celestial event, an annular solar eclipse, which is popularly known as the “ring of fire” eclipse, was visible on Sunday in parts of India.It has been spotted in Delhi, Haryana, Uttrakhand, Gujarat and Maharashtra. Social media and TV news channels were flooded with pictures of beautiful ring by sunlight. This was the first solar eclipse of 2020 which coincided with the Summer Solstice, being the longest day. The eclipse started around 10:30 am and ended at 3:05 pm. .

‘Ring of Fire’ observed at Dehradun (Uttrakhand)
‘Ring of Fire’ at Kurukshetra (Haryana)

Due to covid-19 pandemic, a large number of people could not able to observe this event at planetariums as large gatherings are banned.

People looking for Solar Eclipse with masks on face, due to covid-19

Observing Solar eclipse event, one must have proper eye protection because looking directly at the Sun can cause permanent damage to the eye’s retina. However many people could not step out and watch the eclipse, many watched it online on their YouTube using NASA tracker. The eclipse was also visible in other countries such as Congo, Sudan, Ethiopia, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Oman.

SOLAR ECLIPSE!

The solar eclipse is an eclipse when, the sun is covered by the moon, completely or partially. In other words, we can say, a Solar Eclipse occurs when Moon comes in between Sun and Earth, and the moon’s shadow covers the earth.

DIFFERENT COUNTRIES, DIFFERENT BELIEVES!

INDIA: According to ancient Indian mythos, When, Samudra Manthan occurred, one demon named Svarbhanu, disguised himself as Deva, and, sat between Sun and the Moon, for drinking Amrit(the elixir). When Vishnu came to know about this, he beheaded him, but before this, the demon had already taken a sip of the elixir, so, his head became eternal, and called as Rahu. The remaining body came to be known as Ketu. After Rahu’s head flies off and swallowed the Sun and caused an eclipse.

CHINA: According to the beliefs of ancient China, a heavenly Dragon thought to lunch on the sun, and this caused a solar eclipse.

VIETNAM: According to ancient beliefs, an extremely big frog swallowed the Sun, this caused a solar eclipse.

NORSEMEN: North Germanic ethnolinguistic group of early Middle Ages, believed that Wolves had swallowed the Sun, which caused a solar eclipse.

KOREA: According to ancient Korean believes, fabled dogs are trying to steal the Sun; this is the reason behind the solar eclipse.

NATIVE AMERICA: According to the believes of the Pomo (a group of people who live in the north-western part of United States), There was a fight between a bear and the Sun, and, the bear took a bite of Sun, this caused a solar eclipse.

GREEKS: According to the ancient Greek believes, Solar Eclipse is the sign for the anger of God that is the beginning of disasters.

DIFFERENT TYPES OF SOLAR ECLIPSE:

TOTAL ECLIPSE:  A total eclipse occurs when the bright light of the Sun is totally covered by the Moon.

Science of Total Solar Eclipse.

ANNULAR ECLIPSE: An annular eclipse occurs when the moon and the sun are in a row or in line with the earth. The size of moon is smaller than the Sun, so the sun appears as very bright ring.

Annular Solar Eclipse.

HYBRID ECLIPSE: A hybrid eclipse is very rare, at some point it appears as a total eclipse, and sometimes it appears as annular eclipse. It changes its appearance as the Moon’s shadow moves.

A Rare Hybrid Solar Eclipse.

A PARTIAL ECLIPSE: A Partial Eclipse occurs when, The Moon do not covers the Sun completely, as the Moon and the Sun are not exactly in line with the Earth.

A Partial Solar Eclipse.

SOLAR ECLIPSE OF 21 JUNE 2020!

Solar Eclipse of 21 June 2020 is the Annular Solar Eclipse. It is visible from the parts of Africa and Asia. World will witness an event of ‘Rings Of Fire’ annular solar eclipse. In India, it began near Gharsana in Rajasthan at 10:12 AM. It will be visible between 9:56 AM to 2:29 PM. The eclipse lasts for 3 hours, covering 84% Sun.

During the eclipse, people are advised to not to go out and not to eat, but, there are exceptions for, old, patients and pregnant women, they can eat the food that is easy to digest.

Solar Eclipse- Everything you need to know!!!

Solar Eclipse a sight is rarely seen on earth. On this day the sun will look like a shining ring. This will be neither partial eclipse nor complete. The shadow of the Moon will cover  almost 99% of the Sun rays. Which will cause the side of the sun remain illuminated and the middle part of the sun will be completely covered by the shadow of the moon.

astronomy circle dark eclipse
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Solar eclipse will be addressed on 21st June 2020 from 10:20 AM  to  1:49 PM which will be visible in India and according to astrology this day will be impressive as many planets and constellations will be matching which did not match from past 500 years! Sutak period will start from 10:17 AM on 21 June it self. This solar eclipse will be in Mrigashira, Ardra, Nakshatra and Gemini. During this eclipse, 6 planets i.e. Jupiter, Saturn, Mars, Venus, Rahu and Ketu will be in retrograde state; Rahu and Ketu are always retrograde. Such position of planets will make solar eclipse impressive. According to astrology, eclipses can become a factor of natural disasters, which may cause disaster like earthquake, typhoon or storm.

phases of the moon
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Precautions should be taken during the solar eclipse every time like; Solar eclipse should not be viewed with naked eyes. During this time the rays emanating from the sun are vary harmful and hence can damage the eyes. Therefore, to see this, special types of equipment should be used like Welding glasses, X-ray sheet keep a not that your face and body should be covered fully as the rays may damage the skin. According to religious beliefs, do not do any auspicious work at the time of eclipse. At the time of the eclipse, neither should you eat or drink anything. It is believed that before eclipse, basil leaves should be put in food and drink to make it safer. In the eclipse period, remembering the Lord, do puja, chanting, charity etc. religious work which will be good for family and ourself too. As soon as the eclipse of the eclipse begins, cover the place of worship in the house during the eclipse. After the eclipse, take a bath and clean the place of worship and sprinkle Ganga water. Pregnant women should be very careful and stay away from the sun full day as it may affect the infant.

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