As we all know, countries throughout the world observed the partial solar Eclipse on the 25th of October. In India, it is the time when we celebrate the festival of Diwali. This is the last solar Eclipse of this year and can be visible partially from different parts of the nation. Since it is observed on Diwali, it has made it into the news once again.
The solar Eclipse will start before the sun sets, which is in the late afternoon, and can be observed from different areas. You must be willing to know more about the solar Eclipse and from where it is visible so that you can observe it.
According to the report, it has been said that the solar Eclipse will not be visible from the eastern regions of India, which includes Andaman and Nicobar Islands along with other north-eastern cities like Itanagar, Imphal, Dibrugarh, Silchar, Kohima, Sivasagar, Tameong, and Aizawl.
Solar Eclipse generally occurs when the sun and moon are in a position where the moon has to pass between the earth and the sun. Therefore, it can obstruct the sunlight. As the sunlight would not reach the earth, the shadow of the moon will directly fall on the sun, which results in a solar eclipse.
Even when you can find the solar Eclipse for a very short period of time, it is definitely not recommended to view the Eclipse with the naked eye. No denying that the moon hides most of the sunlight; viewing through the naked eye can result in lifetime damage or blindness.
So, let us find out about the do’s and don’ts that you must keep in mind during the Solar Eclipse.
Do’s:
- According to the Scriptures, after the solar Eclipse, people must wear new clothes and take baths. Cleaning the house is also necessary.
- According to ancient belief, people can put Tulsi leaves or basil in water and all the foods before the start of the solar Eclipse.
- Pregnant women must stay indoors during solar Eclipse as it might harm the baby who is inside the womb, according to ancient Hindu belief.
- After the Eclipse, it is considered auspicious to sprinkle Gangaajal as it is considered holy water.
- Coming to scientific terms, you must wear protection if you want to view a solar eclipse from your home. Their eclipse glasses and telescope to view solar Eclipse.
- Keep the headlights on during the solar Eclipse.
Don’ts:
- You should definitely not look at the sun without any protection on your eyes. Especially during the Eclipse, you need to wear protection otherwise, it might lead to permanent damage.
- Consuming or cooking food while a solar Eclipse is not recommended.
- Don’t use your camera to take pictures of solar Eclipse. It can be hazardous for your eyes in case there are no suitable classes.
- Keep children away from places where they can directly view Solar Eclipse.
Some of the beliefs are ancient and do not have any logic, but people still perform them. However, you must not view solar Eclipses directly through the naked eye as they will have permanent damage.