Hyderabad: 2023's first Solar Eclipse, or Surya Grahan, will occur on April 20th, in the Hindu month of Vaishakh it will take place during the Vaishakh Amavasya, or the new moon day. A total of four eclipses will occur in the year 2023, out of which two will be Lunar and the other two will be Solar.
Significantly, the eclipse occurring on April 20th is a rare hybrid solar eclipse, which takes place only a few times every century. A hybrid solar eclipse takes place when the moon moves in front of the sun, completely blocking the sun's light and stopping it from reaching the planet. During this event, some regions of the Earth experience complete darkness because the full moon casts its shadow across the entire surface of the Earth.
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Interestingly, there are three different kinds of solar eclipses, total, partial, and annular. In a total solar eclipse, the moon completely blocks the sun, while only its outer atmosphere is visible. In a partial solar eclipse, the moon partially blocks the sun, and some of its light shines through. In an annular solar eclipse, the moon appears smaller than the sun while covering it, giving us an illusion of a ring of fire.
This hybrid solar eclipse will be visible only from Western Australia. It is also called the Ningaloo Eclipse, based on the Ningaloo coast of Australia from where it can be witnessed. Unfortunately, India will not be to see any portion of this eclipse. be it partial or total. It is necessary to take precautions while watching a solar eclipse. Using filters such as a 14-shaded welding glass, aluminized Mylar, or a black polymer. You can also witness the sun using a binocular, or a telescope.
