When it's a total eclipse, the disk of the Sun is fully obscured by the Moon, however, in partial and annular eclipses, only part of the Sun is obscured.
Those who are based in Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh will be able to see this rare astronomical phenomenon. They will start witnessing the solar eclipse at 12:25, as per the map published by NASA.
The first annular solar eclipse of this year will take place on June 10. This phase of eclipse takes place when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, partly obscuring the Sun's image for the skywatcher.
Highlights
When the Moon s diameter appears smaller than the Sun s, it blocks most of the Sun s light, making it look like an annulus i.e in the form of a ring.
New Delhi: The first annular solar eclipse of this year will take place on June 10. This phase of eclipse takes place when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, partly obscuring the Sun s image for the skywatcher.
WHAT IS AN ANNULAR SOLAR ECLIPSE?
When the Moon s diameter appears smaller than the Sun s, it blocks most of the Sun s light, making it look like an annulus i.e in the form of a ring. That is why it is called Annular Solar Eclipse. When it s a total eclipse, the disk of the Sun is fully obscured by the Moon, however, in partial and annular eclipses, only part of the Sun is obscured.