The second and final solar eclipse of 2024 is set to occur on Wednesday, October 2. This event, known as an annular solar eclipse, will take place just 15 days after the lunar eclipse and coincide with Sarva Pitru Amavasya, a day dedicated to honoring ancestors. During an annular eclipse, the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth but does not completely block the Sun, creating a stunning "ring of fire" effect.
Visibility in India
The solar eclipse will begin at 9:13 PM IST on October 2, 2024, and will end at 3:17 AM the following day. However, since this eclipse will happen during the night in India, it will not be visible from any part of the country. Consequently, the Sutak period—considered an inauspicious time that usually precedes a solar or lunar eclipse—will not be observed.
Where Will the Solar Eclipse Be Visible?
The annular eclipse will be visible in parts of South America, especially in Chile and Argentina. Additionally, those in the Pacific Ocean, the Arctic, Peru, and Fiji will be able to see the partial solar eclipse.
Key cities where the annular solar eclipse can be observed include Hanga Roa in Chile and Puerto Deseado in Argentina. For the partial eclipse, residents in cities like Honolulu (Hawaii, USA), Suva (Fiji), Santiago (Chile), São Paulo (Brazil), Montevideo (Uruguay), and Buenos Aires (Argentina) will have a view of this celestial event.
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