How to Watch Solar Eclipse 2024 Live
American space agency NASA will live stream the first total solar eclipse of the year on its YouTube channel. According to Indian time, the total solar eclipse can be watched live online from 10.30 pm on April 8.
What time will the solar eclipse start?
The eclipse will begin at 10:08 pm Indian time and will be effective on average till 1:25 pm. Because it would be night in India then the eclipse would not be visible in India. People will be able to watch this eclipse on YouTube channels and various science websites.
Moon will cast 185 kilometer wide shadow on Earth
When the Moon comes between the Earth and the Sun, a solar eclipse occurs. The eclipse that is going to occur today will be a total solar eclipse. There will be darkness in many cities of America for some time during the day. During the eclipse, when the Moon comes between the Earth and the Sun, the shadow formed on the Earth will be 185 kilometers wide.
Astronauts will see the eclipse thrice
Astronauts will get three chances to see the eclipse. According to NASA, astronauts will see a partial eclipse over the Pacific Ocean. They will also be able to see the eclipse over California and Idaho. Apart from this, after noon they will see the eclipse over Maine and New Brunswick.
Keep this in mind before watching the solar eclipse
Solar eclipse should not be viewed with naked eyes. Even using normal sunglasses is not enough for the eclipse. Specially made glasses should be used for the eclipse, which are of ISO 12312-2 international standard. One should not drive while wearing eclipse viewing glasses. This may cause difficulty in driving.