Today marks a special occasion in the world of astronomy as a rare and breathtakingly beautiful solar eclipse will occur. The hybrid eclipse, known as Ningaloo, will be visible from only certain locations such as West Papua, East Timor, and the far northwest Cape of Western Australia on April 20th. The name “Ningaloo” is given to this phenomenon after the Australian coast it passes over and its partial visibility feature. It is worth noting that this particular eclipse is a rare type that changes shape depending on the location of the Moon’s shadow across Earth’s surface during its course.
In addition to the solar eclipse, there is also a lunar eclipse occurring in 2023. For those in India interested in witnessing this celestial event, smart weather forecasts are available for Indian cities providing information about when, where and how to view the first Chandra Grahan of the year. This promises to be an exciting time for everyone with an interest in astronomy!
Solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) 2023. Today’s time
On April 20, 2023, the solar eclipse will begin at 07:04:26 am according to Indian Standard Time. The total solar eclipse will start at 08:07:08 am and end at 11:26:43 a.m. Afterward, the partial eclipse will end at 12:29:22 p.m., following a weakening of the partial eclipse. At 09:46:53 a total lunar eclipse will occur when the Moon completely covers the Sun. The total duration of the eclipse will be more than two hours, but the time when the sun is completely eclipsed will last less than a minute. It’s important to note that this hybrid Surya Gahan won’t appear in India; however, it can be observed from India since it starts at 7:04 am and ends at 12:29 pm in Indian Standard Time zone.
| Event | UTC time | Weather in New Delhi* |
| The first place where you can see the beginning of the eclipse | April 20, 1:34:26 | April 20, 7:04:26 am |
| The first place where the beginning of the total solar eclipse can be seen | April 20, 2:37:08 | April 20, 8:07:08 am |
| maximum eclipse | April 20, 4:16:53 | April 20, 9:46:53 am |
| Last location to see the end of total eclipse | April 20, 5:56:43 am | April 20, 11:26:43 |
| The ultimate location to see the rare eclipse ending | April 20, 6:59:22 am | April 20, 12:29:22 |
List of cities that can see the eclipse (Surya Grahan) today.
Experts say that certain areas in South and East Asia, Australia, the Pacific Ocean, the Indian Ocean, and Antarctica will be able to witness the hybrid eclipse. The total solar eclipse will be visible specifically in Exmouth, Western Australia.
List of cities around the world that will witness the hybrid eclipse:
| Amsterdam Island | Southern Territory of France |
| Pot-aux-Francais | Southern Territory of France, France |
| Perth | Western Australia, Australia |
| Jakarta capital city | A special area of the capital Jakarta, Indonesia |
| Makassar | South Sulawesi, Indonesia |
| dill | East Timor |
| Darwin | Northern Territory, Australia |
| General Santos | Philippines |
| Manokwari | West Papua, Indonesia |
| Port Moresby | Papua New Guinea |
| Ngerulmud | Palau |
| Honiara | Solomon Islands |
| Hagåtña | Guam |
| Saipan | Northern Mariana Islands |
| Baker Island | The remote little islands of America |
| Palikir | Pohnpei, Micronesia |
| Funafuti | Tuvalu |
| Wool | Nauru |
| Tarawa | Kiribati |
| Majuro | Marshall Islands |
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Misconception about solar eclipse
MYTH: Overshadowing the blind
Radiation emitted by the sun during a solar eclipse has been studied by scientists for many years. It is important to note that the coronal light cannot cause blindness as it is millions of times weaker than the sun’s light and cannot penetrate our dense atmosphere even over a distance of 150 million kilometers.
Myth: Eclipses are harmful to the human body
Particles known as neutrinos are formed in the Sun’s core through nuclear fusion, which powers the Sun. Neutrinos travel unimpeded from the Sun into space, passing through both the Earth and Moon. Regardless of whether the Sun is above or below the horizon, your body is bombarded by millions of neutrinos every second. The only noticeable impact is that a few atoms in your body absorb a neutrino every few minutes and convert it into another isotope. This occurrence is entirely harmless and will not cause harm, even if you are pregnant.
MYTH: You shouldn’t eat during a solar eclipse
The main idea is that total eclipses can be unnerving and their unusual green crowns may appear intimidating. Certain folk beliefs suggest that a total solar eclipse releases a harmful type of radiation that can ruin our food or contaminate it. Consequently, the food stored in your pantry or the crops in the field could also be affected by this radiation. However, there seems to be an omission or distortion in this belief.
MYTH: A solar eclipse is a bad omen
We tend to remember only the times when two things happened together, but forget all the other times when they didn’t. This is a prime example of what psychologists call bias. The human brain tends to seek out and remember patterns that can be used as general guidelines for survival. As a result, this gives us a biased view of cause and effect that is easy to recall. A solar eclipse is just a celestial phenomenon, as normal as a car being overtaken by another vehicle – not a good or bad omen.
Precautions while watching today’s eclipse
NASA recommends the use of appropriate filters, such as aluminum-coated Mylar, black polymer, or 14-color welded glass, to observe the Sun through the telescope. Alternatively, one can use binoculars to view the Sun or project an image onto a whiteboard during an eclipse.
Some other preventive measures are:
Do not look directly at the bright Sun through a camera lens, binoculars, or telescope without a proper solar filter as it can immediately cause serious eye damage. Also, do not use eclipse glasses or handheld viewing devices that are scratched, torn, or damaged. Ensure your child uses solar observation tools under parental supervision only. Avoid looking at the Sun through any optical device like camera lenses, telescopes, binoculars, etc., even with a filter since the concentrated sunlight can burn through it and lead to significant eye damage. While viewing solar events, don’t forget to protect your skin by wearing sunscreen and protective clothing and using a hat.
Is solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) visible in India?
Unfortunately, the hybrid eclipse will not be visible in India. However, starting at 10pm EDT on April 19 (0200 GMT on April 20), Indian residents can watch a webcast of the space event on timeanddate.com or via the Central Discovery Center’s YouTube channel for observatory.
Surya Grahan Time for Indian Cities
Don’t confuse these times with visibility. The hybrid eclipse cannot be seen in any part of the country and the table below is intended to refer only to the extent of the hybrid surya grahan.
| Cities | Time schedule for the hybrid solar eclipse of 2023 |
| Mumbai | April 20, 2023 from 07:05 to 12:29 |
| Deli | April 20, 2023 from 07:05 to 12:29 |
| noida | April 20, 2023 from 07:05 to 12:29 |
| Bangalore | April 20, 2023 from 07:05 to 12:29 |
| Chennai | April 20, 2023 from 07:05 to 12:29 |
| Ahmedabad | April 20, 2023 from 07:05 to 12:29 |
| Hyderabad | April 20, 2023 from 07:05 to 12:29 |
| Kolkata | April 20, 2023 from 07:05 to 12:29 |
| Jaipur | April 20, 2023 from 07:05 to 12:29 |
| Full | April 20, 2023 from 07:05 to 12:29 |
| sura | April 20, 2023 from 07:05 to 12:29 |
| Kanpur | April 20, 2023 from 07:05 to 12:29 |
| Nagpur | April 20, 2023 from 07:05 to 12:29 |
| lucky | April 20, 2023 from 07:05 to 12:29 |
| Patna | April 20, 2023 from 07:05 to 12:29 |
| Ghaziabad | April 20, 2023 from 07:05 to 12:29 |
| Ludhiana | April 20, 2023 from 07:05 to 12:29 |
| Vishakhapatnam | April 20, 2023 from 07:05 to 12:29 |
| Rajkot | April 20, 2023 from 07:05 to 12:29 |
| Varanasi | April 20, 2023 from 07:05 to 12:29 |
| Srinagar | April 20, 2023 from 07:05 to 12:29 |
| Aligarh | April 20, 2023 from 07:05 to 12:29 |
| literature | April 20, 2023 from 07:05 to 12:29 |
| Bhubaneswar | April 20, 2023 from 07:05 to 12:29 |
| Jalandhar | April 20, 2023 from 07:05 to 12:29 |
| Gorakhpur | April 20, 2023 from 07:05 to 12:29 |
| Bikaner | April 20, 2023 from 07:05 to 12:29 |
| Tiruchirappalli | April 20, 2023 from 07:05 to 12:29 |
| Mysore | April 20, 2023 from 07:05 to 12:29 |
| naked | April 20, 2023 from 07:05 to 12:29 |
| Kota | April 20, 2023 from 07:05 to 12:29 |
| Raipur | April 20, 2023 from 07:05 to 12:29 |
| Jodhpur | April 20, 2023 from 07:05 to 12:29 |
| Vijayawada | April 20, 2023 from 07:05 to 12:29 |
| Hyderabad | April 20, 2023 from 07:05 to 12:29 |
| Indore | April 20, 2023 from 07:05 to 12:29 |
| Jammu | April 20, 2023 from 07:05 to 12:29 |
| Kota | April 20, 2023 from 07:05 to 12:29 |
| Chandigarh | April 20, 2023 from 07:05 to 12:29 |
| Dehradun | April 20, 2023 from 07:05 to 12:29 |
| Udaipur | April 20, 2023 from 07:05 to 12:29 |
Please note that the previous hybrid eclipse was recorded in 2013 and the next one will occur in 2031. Following that, the next hybrid eclipse is not due until March 23, 2164. Furthermore, the second eclipse of 2023 is scheduled to occur on October 14. Additionally, two lunar eclipses are set to take place this year on May 5-6 and October 28-29.
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