Last Solar Eclipse of the year today: All details here

The last Solar Eclipse of the calendar year is taking place today. The celestial phenomenon occurs when moon passes between the earth and the sun, it blocks most of the sun's light and throw its shadow on our globe, creating a dazzling, fiery crescent in the sky. This is happening for the second time this year, It will last roughly for four hours, beginning at 5 a.m. ET and lasting into the early afternoon for those in the Eastern hemisphere. As the moon, sun, and Earth will not be exactly aligned, the eclipse will be partial, as evidenced by the crescent shape of the sun's light peeking out from under the moon.

During the eclipse, the moon will be approximately four days from its rotation , its closest point to Earth in its 27-day cycle, and will thus seem slightly bigger than usual.




Even when the moon is mostly covering the sun, it is not safe to stare at its rays without protective eyewear. According to the American Astronomical Society, it is critical to use eye protection that fulfills international standards to be deemed good eclipse glasses.

According to Kirk, the solar eclipse happens the time the moon, sun, and earth coincide, when the moon is in a new moon phase; within two weeks, the sun, Earth, and the full moon will align, with the Earth and moon changing positions in their orbits, resulting in a lunar eclipse.

FAQs

What is the solar eclipse?
The solar eclipse occurs during the Moon rotating between Earth and the Sun, completely or partially blocking Earth's view of the Sun.

When does the Solar eclipse occur?
Solar eclipse occurs around two weeks before or after a lunar eclipse, when the full moon enters the Earth's shadow, turning it crimson.