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On Tuesday, Several parts of the country will be able to see a partial solar eclipse (October 25) in a rare occurrence.

As per the information , This is the first time that a partial solar eclipse will be seen over India in over a decade and will not be seen again for another 10 years.


A partial solar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are not exactly aligned and the Sun appears to have a dark shadow on a small part of its surface. There are three phases of a partial solar eclipse, which include a beginning, it reaching a maximum, and an end.


Tuesday's solar eclipse will be the last one to occur this year with the first one having occurred on April 30.


The next major solar eclipse to be visible from India will be an annular eclipse on May 21, 2031 when the annularity can be observed from a narrow patch of land in south India.


Three years later, on March 20, 2034, the next total solar eclipse will be visible from India and the totality will be observed from the northernmost part of Kashmir.


The safest way to view the eclipse is by using special-purpose solar filters, such as eclipse glasses. These glasses are made from materials like black polymer or aluminized Mylar and will help protect your eyes from getting damaged.

 

At many places, schools and temples will remain closed amid the eclipse.

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