The second and last surya grahan or solar eclipse of the year is set to take place on December 4, 2021.
New Delhi: The second and last surya grahan or solar eclipse of the year is set to take place on December 4, 2021. This is exactly 15 days after the chandra grahan or lunar eclipse which was on November 19. It will be a total solar eclipse when the new moon comes between the Sun and Earth and casts the darkest part of its shadow on Earth
Date & timings of solar eclipse 2021 in India:
The time of the solar eclipse will start from 10.59 am and will go on till 3.07 pm on Saturday, December 4, 2021.
According to the Hindu panchang, this day is Amavasya Tithi of Krishna Pakhsh (dark Fortnight) of Margsirsha month.
Will the solar eclipse be visible from India?
This solar eclipse will be visible in Antarctica, South Africa, Australia and South America. The solar eclipse will not be visible in India but you can watch the celestial event live online on December 4.
Dos and don’ts to keep in mind while watching solar eclipse:
- Proper eye protection is needed to watch the solar eclipse as looking for a long period of time at the sun may damage your eyes.
- A special solar filter on the lens is required to capture the eclipse.
- If you are living in one of those countries where the solar eclipse cannot be sighted, it can also be watched virtually.
- Don’t look at the sun directly.
- Don’t look at the reflection of the sun in the water.
- Ordinary sunglasses should not be used to witness the eclipse.
