Solar Eclipse On October 25: Here Are Some Do's And Don'ts

October 25, 2022, the next day of the festival of Diwali, India will witness a partial solar eclipse that will start before dusk and will be visible from many parts of the country. The ending of the eclipse will not be visible from India as it will be in progress after sunset. It is harmful to view the Sun during an eclipse with the naked eye. Even when the Moon blocks the majority of the Sun, it will still damage the eyes permanently and result in blindness. Here are some Do's and Don'ts to protect your eyes during the eclipse:

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How To View:

Using the right filter is important while viewing the solar eclipse. Use aluminized Mylar, black polymer, welding glass of shade number 14, or project the image of the Sun using a telescope onto a white board.

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Don't Look Up:

Even before looking up at the sky during a solar eclipse, NASA advises eye protection. Also, drive with your headlights on during the eclipse.

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No Regular Glasses:

It is never advisable to substitute regular sunglasses for solar viewing or eclipse glasses.

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No Use Of Camera To Record The Eclipse:

Avoid using your camera to record the eclipse. If you are not wearing the appropriate glasses, there is always a chance that the Sun's intense rays will harm your eyes.

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Guide Children:

Keep kids away from eclipse viewing areas if there is no-one to supervise them during the eclipse.

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Visible In These Areas:

In the north-western regions of the country, the Sun will be eclipsed up to 40 to 50 per cent. In Delhi, it will be 44 per cent and Mumbai will be 24 per cent.

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Time For Solar Eclipse:

For Delhi and Mumbai, respectively, the eclipse will last for 1 hour 13 minutes and 1 hour 19 minutes from sunrise to sunset. The eclipse will last from its start until sunset in Chennai and Kolkata for 31 minutes and 12 minutes, respectively.

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Next Solar Eclipse:

The next solar eclipse that will be visible from India is expected to occur on 2 August, 2027. It will be a total solar eclipse. From all parts of the country it will be seen as partial solar eclipse.