Solar & Lunar Eclipses 2023: When is first eclipse of 2023- Check date, timing in India & the US
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Solar Eclipse and Lunar Eclipse 2023: Four eclipses will take place this year and two of them will be visible from India as well. Check all the details here.
Solar Eclipse and Lunar Eclipse 2023: This year will be a sight with sore eyes, as the world will witness four eclipses this year. Out of these four eclipses, two will be visible from India, an astronomy expert said on Wednesday. There will be two solar eclipses and two lunar eclipses; this has got eclipse-chasers excited already. The first solar eclipse of the year will be special and will be an incredible watch. The second eclipse will be much easier to watch, especially for North Americans.
The celestial events will start on April 20 with a total solar eclipse. It will be followed by a penumbral lunar eclipse on the intervening night of May 5 and May 6 which will be visible in India. The only annular solar eclipse will take place on the intervening night of October 14 and October 15. A partial lunar eclipse would occur between October 28 and October 29, and this will be visible in India. As much as 12.6 per cent of the Moon will remain in Earths shadow during the eclipse.
What is a solar eclipse?
A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, obstructing the view of the Sun from a small part of the Earth, either totally or partially. Solar eclipses can be total, partial, hybrid, or annular.
What is a lunar eclipse?
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon moves into the Earths shadow, causing the moon to be shadowed and become dark. Depending on the type of lunar eclipse, the Moon might appear red, orange, brown, or disappear entirely for a total eclipse.
What is a hybrid solar eclipse?
A hybrid solar eclipse is a unique type of eclipse which is a combination of an annular eclipse and a total solar eclipse. People will be able to see the Sun in a ring shape and only for a few seconds. This shape of the sun is called a ring of fire and such kind of eclipse is produced when the moons shadow moves across Earth, making it a transition to another.
A Calendar of eclipses in 2023
April 20: Solar Eclipse (Hybrid)
May 5: Lunar Eclipse (Penumbral)
October 14:Solar Eclipse (Annular)
Friday, March 10, 2023 at 12:00 am