The Total Solar Eclipse on Monday, which is set to make the daytime sun go dark, will not be visible from the Indian subcontinent as the region is located outside the path of totality.
But enthusiasts in India can witness the celestial phenomenon on a Nasa live stream set to begin at 10.30 pm IST. An estimated 31.6 million people are expected to witness Monday’s event, which will commence in the US state of Texas at 11.57 pm IST on Monday and conclude in Maine at 1.05 am on Tuesday.
The event will trace a path of totality via several other US states, including Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, and New Hampshire.
The US cities in the direct path of the celestial phenomenon include Columbus, Cleveland, Toledo, Indianapolis, Buffalo, Rochester, and Little Rock.
Meanwhile, parts of Mexico and Canada will also witness the Total Solar Eclipse.
WHY IT WILL NOT BE VISIBLE IN INDIA
Monday’s solar eclipse will not be visible in India. The visibility of eclipse varies because of the Earth’s rotation and the moon’s elliptical orbit. This means that only specific regions fall under the path of totality, where the sun is completely obscured. Others witness a partial eclipse or none at all.
Celestial enthusiasts in India will have to wait until May 21, 2031, to observe a “ring of fire” solar eclipse, which will be visible from many cities across the country, especially in Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
During the 2031 eclipse, the Moon will cover approximately 28.87 per cent of the Sun as it passes between the Earth and the Sun.
The Moon will cover the Sun’s centre and leave its outer edges visible, which is set to create the “ring of fire”.