October 2023 is set to offer a breathtaking celestial spectacle, with two astronomical events occurring within a span of two weeks. On October 14, there will be an annular solar eclipse, followed by a partial lunar eclipse on October 28.
Solar Eclipse
The solar eclipse on October 14 will be an annular eclipse, which means that the Moon will pass in front of the Sun but will not completely cover it. This results in a "ring of fire" effect, with a bright ring of sunlight visible around the Moon.
The eclipse will be visible from a narrow path across the North Atlantic Ocean, North America, Central America, and South America.
Date: October 14, 2023
Time: Begins: 11:29 pm and Ends on 11:34 pm
Our new Eclipse Explorer lets you track where Oct. 14's "ring of fire" solar eclipse will pass over North, Central, and South America—down to the exact second.
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This map shows where the Moon's shadow will cross the contiguous US during the "ring of fire" eclipse on Oct. 14, 2023, and total eclipse on April 8, 2024: https://t.co/JHRxyFrXqK
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The lunar eclipse on October 28 will be a partial eclipse, which means that the Moon will pass partially through the Earth's shadow. The eclipse will be visible from most of Asia, Africa, Europe, and Australia, including India.
AdvertisementDate: October 28-29, 2023
Time: Begins: 11:31 pm on October 28, 2023 and Ends: 3:36 am on October 29, 2023
Tips to watch Surya Grahan and Chandra Grahan
Here are some tips for watching the October 2023 solar eclipse and lunar eclipse safely:
Solar eclipse
Don't look at the sun directly. This can cause serious eye damage and blindness.
Use special eclipse glasses or a solar filter to view the Sun. These filters block out the harmful ultraviolet and infrared light from the Sun.
If possible, try to project the image of the Sun onto a white surface using a telescope or binoculars.
Lunar eclipse
No special equipment is needed to view a lunar eclipse. Simply find a dark location and look up at the Moon.
If you are using binoculars or a telescope to view the eclipse, be sure to use a solar filter. This will protect your eyes from the bright light of the Moon.
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