During ‘total solar eclipse’ on April 8, Sun will be in a period of ‘solar maximum’. What it means?
8 months, 2 weeks ago

During ‘total solar eclipse’ on April 8, Sun will be in a period of ‘solar maximum’. What it means?

Hindustan Times  

A total solar eclipse is a phenomenal celestial event that will occur on Monday, April 8, as the Moon will entirely obscure the Sun, unlike a partial solar eclipse, during which only a portion of the Sun is obscured. Meanwhile, NASA shared a video on Friday explaining that this eclipse occurs during the ‘solar maximum’ period, which increases the possibility of a ‘solar eruption’. “During the April 8th total solar #eclipse, our Sun will be in a period of high activity known as solar maximum. During the solar activity cycle peak, referred to as ‘solar maximum’, there's a significant rise in solar storm occurrences. According to the Solar Cycle 25 Prediction Panel, comprised of international experts co- Some experts speculate that the onset of the solar maximum phase might have occurred approximately a year earlier than originally predicted.

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As sun nears peak of solar cycle, small satellites are paying the price
1 month ago

As sun nears peak of solar cycle, small satellites are paying the price

The Hindu  

Last week, three tiny Australian satellites from Curtin University’s Binar Space Program burned up in Earth’s atmosphere. Space weather, and solar activity in particular, also creates additional challenges for satellites and satellite operators. Higher solar activity means more solar flares and stronger solar wind – resulting in a higher flux of charged particles that can damage or disrupt electrical components …

Sun may be starting next solar cycle even though it’s only halfway through current one
5 months ago

Sun may be starting next solar cycle even though it’s only halfway through current one

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Scientists have spotted the first signs of the Sun starting its next activity …

Sun unleashes strongest solar flare in nearly a decade – here’s what it means for Northern Lights
7 months, 1 week ago

Sun unleashes strongest solar flare in nearly a decade – here’s what it means for Northern Lights

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The strongest solar flare in nearly a decade has erupted from the Sun, …

Can’t get enough of the total solar eclipse or got clouded out? Here are the next ones to watch for
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Can’t get enough of the total solar eclipse or got clouded out? Here are the next ones to watch for

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Whether you saw the moon completely block the sun, were foiled by cloudy weather or weren’t along the path of Monday’s total solar eclipse, there are still more chances to catch a glimpse. Here’s what to know about upcoming solar spectacles: When is the next total solar eclipse? Total solar eclipses happen about every year or two or …

Can't get enough of the total solar eclipse or got clouded out? Here are the next ones to watch for
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Can't get enough of the total solar eclipse or got clouded out? Here are the next ones to watch for

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Whether you saw the moon …

Total Solar Eclipse 2024: The rare celestial event in pics | See images
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Total Solar Eclipse 2024: The rare celestial event in pics | See images

Live Mint  

Total Solar Eclipse 2024: The rare celestial event in pics | See images 10 Photos. Updated: 09 Apr 2024, 07:07 AM IST Share Via A total solar eclipse crosses North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada on April 9. 3/10A solar eclipse goes to maximum eclipse during the practice round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta …

Missed total solar eclipse? The next one is just around the corner
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Missed total solar eclipse? The next one is just around the corner

India Today  

After the spectacular celestial event on April 8, where the moon cloaked the sun in a total solar eclipse visible across North America, astronomy enthusiasts and sky-watchers around the globe are already setting their sights on the next significant occurrence. If you missed Monday's total solar eclipse, don't worry, the next one is coming soon. WHEN IS THE NEXT TOTAL …

Solar Eclipse Manifestation: What each sun sign can successfully manifest
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Solar Eclipse Manifestation: What each sun sign can successfully manifest

Hindustan Times  

The New Moon Solar Eclipse in Aries on April 8th, 2024, is set to unlock fresh opportunities for personal growth and renewed focus on our aspirations. Journal Prompt: List five things you love about yourself, recall instances where you helped others, and write yourself encouraging notes. Journal Prompt: Consider your relationship growth, transformations since last year’s eclipse season, and communication …

Google’s spectacular animation signals Total ‘Solar Eclipse’ on April 8: How to watch
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Google’s spectacular animation signals Total ‘Solar Eclipse’ on April 8: How to watch

Live Mint  

A mesmerizing animation on Google marked the much-anticipated arrival of a total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, as celestial enthusiasts around the world eagerly await this rare cosmic event. As users type "solar eclipse" into the search engine, a captivating pop-up depicting the eclipsed sun graces the screen before unveiling search results. Notably, the next total solar eclipse observable …

Total solar eclipse 2024: Where, when, and how to watch
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Total solar eclipse 2024: Where, when, and how to watch

Al Jazeera  

People in North America will be able to witness a total solar eclipse on April 8 as the moon completely blocks the sun. The total eclipse – which occurs when the moon completely blocks out the sun – will darken skies for a few minutes “as if it were dawn or dusk”, the US’s NASA space agency explains. A total …

Total Solar Eclipse 2024 Time Date Meaning Location When How To Watch April 8 India
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Total Solar Eclipse 2024 Time Date Meaning Location When How To Watch April 8 India

ABP News  

Total Solar Eclipse 2024: The first solar eclipse of the year, which will be a total solar eclipse, is set to occur on April 8. During a total solar eclipse, the Sun's outer atmosphere, or corona, becomes clearly visible. Only regions located in the path of the Moon's umbra can see a total solar eclipse. These are: beginning of partial …

Total Solar Eclipse: All you want to know about the rare celestial event of April 8
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Total Solar Eclipse: All you want to know about the rare celestial event of April 8

Hindustan Times  

Total Solar Eclipse 2024: The first Solar Eclipse of 2024 is right around the corner. The rare celestial event falls on April 8, Monday, and will be a Total Solar Eclipse. Meanwhile, a Total Solar Eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth and completely blocks the face of the Sun. According to NASA, the Total Solar …

April 8 eclipse: How to enjoy it if you’re not in the totality.
8 months, 2 weeks ago

April 8 eclipse: How to enjoy it if you’re not in the totality.

Slate  

“Seeing a partial eclipse,” wrote Annie Dillard in a 1982 essay, “bears the same relation to seeing a total eclipse as kissing a man does to marrying him.” She recounts the strange spirituality of witnessing totality on a mountainside in central Washington. An astronomer made Dillard’s point in more scientific terms to a reporter at the Montreal Gazette: “A partial …

Total Solar eclipse 2024: A quick guide on what to expect
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Total Solar eclipse 2024: A quick guide on what to expect

Hindustan Times  

North America will witness a total solar eclipse on April 8. The reason is a total solar eclipse that will begin over the continent from near Mazaltan, Mexico to beyond Montreal, Canada, passing through nearly a dozen states in the US. The path along which the total solar eclipse can be seen is approximately 115 miles wide, according to NASA. …

15 fascinating things to witness during the April 8, 2024 solar eclipse: Watch out for major dip in temperature
8 months, 3 weeks ago

15 fascinating things to witness during the April 8, 2024 solar eclipse: Watch out for major dip in temperature

Hindustan Times  

On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse is expected to traverse Mexico, the United States, and Canada. Prior to totality, there’s a partial eclipse where the moon looks like it's taking a “bite” out of the sun. 15 fascinating things to watch during this solar eclipse 15 fascinating things to watch out for this solar eclipse The Diamond Ring …

Solar Eclipse 2024: What to know about next week's Total Solar Eclipse in the US, Mexico and Canada
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Solar Eclipse 2024: What to know about next week's Total Solar Eclipse in the US, Mexico and Canada

Hindustan Times  

North America is on the verge of another masking of the Sun. Monday’s Total Solar Eclipse will make landfall along Mexico’s Pacific coast and cross into Texas and 14 other US states, before exiting over Canada. It will last almost twice as long, with an even wider audience, than the Total Solar Eclipse that stretched coast-to-coast in the US in …

Total solar eclipse: When will India witness the rare celestial event?
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Total solar eclipse: When will India witness the rare celestial event?

India Today  

Stargazers in several part of the world are headed to the United States as a Total Solar Eclipse is set to make the daytime sun go dark on April 8. The Annular Solar Eclipse on May 21, 2031 will be a "ring of fire" eclipse, that will be visible in several cities across the country. The Annular Solar Eclipse of …

From watch parties to music festivals, choose your April 8 total solar eclipse adventure
8 months, 3 weeks ago

From watch parties to music festivals, choose your April 8 total solar eclipse adventure

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Where will you be watching the April 8 total solar eclipse? Where to watch the total solar eclipse The weather will be key, and spring weather along the path can be dicey. Patricia Moore, of the Bandera visitors center, said last year’s “ring of fire” eclipse provided a dress rehearsal for police and other first responders. Members …

Total Solar Eclipse 2024 is different from 2017, with longer totality. Here's why
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Total Solar Eclipse 2024 is different from 2017, with longer totality. Here's why

Hindustan Times  

A solar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Moon, and Earth align in a row, with the Moon between the Sun and Earth casting a shadow on Earth. A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon moves between the Sun and Earth, “completely blocking the Sun's face”. According to the NASA, during a total solar eclipse, the viewers are advised to …

April’s total solar eclipse is nearly here. Here’s why it’s worth the watch and how to stay safe
54 years, 11 months ago

April’s total solar eclipse is nearly here. Here’s why it’s worth the watch and how to stay safe

Associated Press  

The sun is about to pull another disappearing act across North America, turning day into night during a total solar eclipse. The peak spectacle on April 8 will last up to 4 minutes, 28 seconds in the path of total darkness — twice as long as the total solar eclipse that dimmed U.S. skies in 2017. By a cosmic stroke …

2024 Total Solar Eclipse: 10 interesting facts about the natural phenomenon
9 months ago

2024 Total Solar Eclipse: 10 interesting facts about the natural phenomenon

Hindustan Times  

As North America prepares for its second total solar eclipse in seven years, on April 8, the Moon will cast a shadow over a portion of the Earth that will be shrouded in darkness. Hence, the word's Greek origins - ‘ekleipsis’ - which refers to “being abandoned.” Total solar eclipses are seen only on Earth Earth is the only planet …

April’s total solar eclipse promises to be the best yet for experiments
9 months ago

April’s total solar eclipse promises to be the best yet for experiments

Associated Press  

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — April’s total solar eclipse promises to be a scientific bonanza, thanks to new spacecraft and telescopes — and cosmic chance. Similar launches were conducted from New Mexico during last October’s “ring of fire” solar eclipse that swept across the western U.S. and Central and South America. Normally hidden by the sun’s glare, the corona is on …

Total Solar Eclipse: Why you will have to wait for 1,000 years if you miss it
9 months ago

Total Solar Eclipse: Why you will have to wait for 1,000 years if you miss it

India Today  

In a big celestial event that has enthusiasts and scientists alike buzzing with anticipation, several parts of the world are set to witness a breathtaking Total Solar Eclipse. Following the 2024 North American eclipse, Europe will be graced with its next total solar eclipse in 2026, affecting areas on the northern fringes of Greenland, Iceland, and Spain. A total solar …

Total Solar Eclipse 2024: Date and time
9 months, 1 week ago

Total Solar Eclipse 2024: Date and time

India Today  

On April 8, 2024, an extraordinary celestial phenomenon, the Total Solar Eclipse, is set to occur. TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE 2024: DATE, TIME As per scientists, this type of Eclipse is extremely rare. A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, obscuring the Sun completely and casting a shadow on the Earth. Total solar …

Total Solar Eclipse 2024: Why are solar eclipse glasses mandatory for viewing this rare celestial event?
9 months, 1 week ago

Total Solar Eclipse 2024: Why are solar eclipse glasses mandatory for viewing this rare celestial event?

Hindustan Times  

Total Solar Eclipse 2024: The rare celestial event is slated to take place a few weeks away and we cannot keep calm already. A total solar eclipse happens when the sun, earth and the moon are completely in alignment with each other, where the moon comes between the earth and the sun. A day before the total solar eclipse, the …

Total Solar Eclipse 2024: Why this rare event will not repeat for 126 years
9 months, 1 week ago

Total Solar Eclipse 2024: Why this rare event will not repeat for 126 years

India Today  

The Total Solar Eclipse of 2024 is set to offer a rare astronomical phenomenon that won't happen again for another 126 years. While solar eclipses occur about every 18 months somewhere on Earth, the path of totality is relatively narrow, and any given location will only experience a total eclipse every few hundred years on average. Totality refers to the …

What is Total Solar Eclipse that will make the Sun disappear in April?
9 months, 2 weeks ago

What is Total Solar Eclipse that will make the Sun disappear in April?

India Today  

A solar eclipse will make the Sun disappear in 2024 as the world will witness a rare celestial event graze through the skies. The total solar eclipse will occur on April 8, 2024, and will be the last total solar eclipse visible from the contiguous United States until 2044. A total solar eclipse is a condition when the Moon passes …

A total solar eclipse will be visible to millions of Americans in April. Here’s how to view it
10 months ago

A total solar eclipse will be visible to millions of Americans in April. Here’s how to view it

LA Times  

An image of a solar eclipse is reflected in the lenses of a small pair of binoculars against a photograph. There’s nothing you can do about it, so you might as well go there and enjoy it and free yourself from all the problems that you’re facing.” What happens during a total solar eclipse? A total solar eclipse happens when …

2024's total solar eclipse will be a spectacle in the sky with more viewers than ever
10 months, 2 weeks ago

2024's total solar eclipse will be a spectacle in the sky with more viewers than ever

BBC  

2024's total solar eclipse will be a spectacle in the sky with more viewers than ever Getty Images The 2024 total solar eclipse is being highly anticipated by more than just scientists and eclipse-chasers April's total solar eclipse is being highly anticipated by scientists, eclipse chasers and festival-goers alike. A total solar eclipse – which happens when the moon crosses …

Sun is approaching peak of activity in 11-year cycle with ‘most intense’ solar storms predicted
11 months, 1 week ago

Sun is approaching peak of activity in 11-year cycle with ‘most intense’ solar storms predicted

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Sun is approahing the peak of its activity in the current 11-year …

From a Total Solar Eclipse to 11 meteor showers: The stunning astronomical events set to grace our skies in 2024 - and how to see them
11 months, 2 weeks ago

From a Total Solar Eclipse to 11 meteor showers: The stunning astronomical events set to grace our skies in 2024 - and how to see them

Daily Mail  

2024 may be the year that wealthy 'space tourists' pay billions of dollars to jet into orbit aboard luxury space pods. There's no shortage of stunning spectacles for skygazers to enjoy in 2024, from stunning meteor showers to the total solar eclipse Meteor showers in 2024 Quadrantids Lyrids Eta Aquariids Alpha Capricornids Delta Aquariids Perseids Draconids Orionids Taurids Leonids Geminids …

Sun’s peak activity period could come year earlier and last longer than thought, scientists say
1 year, 1 month ago

Sun’s peak activity period could come year earlier and last longer than thought, scientists say

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A previous panel convened by NOAA, Nasa and the International Space Environment Services in 2019 predicted Solar …

Annual solar eclipse to take place on THIS day, here’s live streaming and more
1 year, 2 months ago

Annual solar eclipse to take place on THIS day, here’s live streaming and more

Live Mint  

The annual solar eclipse or Surya Grahan is all set to take place on 14 October, 2023. Also known as the ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse, Saturday's solar eclipse will be an annual solar eclipse. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration said that the annual solar eclipse is referred to as the the 'ring of fire' since the moon is …

Solar eclipse to meteor showers: When to watch celestial events of October 2023
1 year, 2 months ago

Solar eclipse to meteor showers: When to watch celestial events of October 2023

Hindustan Times  

October skies are gearing up for a series of breathtaking celestial events. Stargazers and astronomy enthusiasts are in for a treat with two meteor showers, bright planet sightings, and the annular solar eclipse scheduled for mid-month. Here's the list of must-watch celestial events taking place in October 2023: FILE PHOTO: A combination of ten pictures shows the progression of a …

The sun’s activity is peaking sooner than expected
1 year, 5 months ago

The sun’s activity is peaking sooner than expected

CNN  

Editor’s note: Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. But unlike hurricane season, which lasts a few months, solar maximum lasts a few years.” The increased activity has also included strong solar flares and coronal mass ejections, or large clouds of ionized gas called plasma and magnetic fields that erupt from the sun’s outer atmosphere. “Although this particular cycle …

Total solar eclipse: What to expect during the 2024 event
1 year, 6 months ago

Total solar eclipse: What to expect during the 2024 event

CNN  

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between Earth and the sun, completely blocking the sun’s face. Those within the path of totality, or locations where the moon’s shadow will completely cover the sun, will see a total solar eclipse. This type of eclipse is similar to a total solar …

First solar eclipse of 2023: 5 things to know about it
1 year, 8 months ago

First solar eclipse of 2023: 5 things to know about it

Live Mint  

First solar eclipse of 2023: The world is going to witness a rare astronomical event on Thursday - a hybrid solar eclipse. A hybrid solar eclipse is a rare type of eclipse that occurs only a few times per century. A total eclipse occurs when the moon completely obscures the sun, whereas an annular eclipse occurs when the moon obscures …

Solar Eclipse 2021 LIVE Updates: Watch Live Streaming, Timings, Impact on Zodiac Signs and Photos from Around the World
3 years ago

Solar Eclipse 2021 LIVE Updates: Watch Live Streaming, Timings, Impact on Zodiac Signs and Photos from Around the World

News 18  

The world will witness the last total solar eclipse of the year, today on Saturday, December 4. The last total solar eclipse of the year is being considered to be very special by astrologists as the day is also being observed as Shani Amavasya. CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO WATCH SOLAR ECLIPSE 2021 LIVE https://youtu.be/J04GFN2Pq1w CHECK PHOTOS FROM AROUND …

Solar Eclipse, Dec 4 2021: When and where to watch live streaming, do's and don'ts of last Surya Grahan
3 years ago

Solar Eclipse, Dec 4 2021: When and where to watch live streaming, do's and don'ts of last Surya Grahan

India TV News  

Highlights The Total Solar Eclipse will take place on December 4 from 10:59 am till 03:07 pm It will be visible in Africa, Australia, South America and Atlantic but not in India The solar eclipse takes place when the moon passes between the sun and the earth and blocks the sun The last and final solar eclipse of the year …

Solar Eclipse 2021: Everything that you need to know
3 years ago

Solar Eclipse 2021: Everything that you need to know

Hindustan Times  

The Solar Eclipse will start on December 4 at 10:59 am, and will continue till 03:07 in the afternoon. The Solar Eclipse will be visible in Antarctica, South Africa, Southern regions of Atlantic, Australia, and South America, but not in India. Sutak Kaal is considered to be a certain time period observed before the Solar Eclipse, which is considered to …

'Unstable sunspot' fired off solar eruptions on Tuesday, NASA shows
3 years, 1 month ago

'Unstable sunspot' fired off solar eruptions on Tuesday, NASA shows

Daily Mail  

New footage shows an 'unstable sunspot' firing off solar eruptions during a stormy five-hour explosion of activity. NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory captured the series of eruptions from the sunspot over the course of five hours on Tuesday, October 26. Imagery from NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory shows the series of eruptions from the sunspot Sunspots are areas that appear dark on …

Annular Solar Eclipse 2021: First Surya Grahan date and India timings
3 years, 6 months ago

Annular Solar Eclipse 2021: First Surya Grahan date and India timings

India Today  

Surya Grahan 2021: The first solar eclipse of the year will occur on June 10. An annular solar eclipse happens when it is New Moon. Weather permitting, those in Northern Asia, Europe, and the United States will see a partial eclipse.” Solar Eclipse 2021: India timings The eclipse starts at one location and ends at another, check below timings: Sl. …

Solar and Lunar Eclipse 2021: Here's is a complete list
4 years ago

Solar and Lunar Eclipse 2021: Here's is a complete list

India Today  

Solar and Lunar Eclipse 2021: An eclipse takes place when one heavenly body such as a moon or planet moves into the shadow of another heavenly body. Solar and Lunar Eclipse 2021 | Representational image Lunar Eclipses 2021: May 26 The first Lunar Eclipse of 2021 will be a Total Lunar Eclipse. Solar Eclipse 2021: June 10 An Annular Solar …

All you need to know about the last solar eclipse of 2020
4 years ago

All you need to know about the last solar eclipse of 2020

Hindustan Times  

The world is all set to witness the last solar eclipse of 2020 on December 14, Monday. The world is all set to witness the last solar eclipse of 2020 on December 14, Monday A total solar eclipse A solar eclipse is a celestial phenomenon that occurs when the disk of the moon passes between the sun and the earth. …

As Sun enters 'solar cycle 25', experts foresee below-average solar activity till July 2021
4 years, 3 months ago

As Sun enters 'solar cycle 25', experts foresee below-average solar activity till July 2021

Firstpost  

This period of space weather can have some wide-ranging implications for technology on Earth as well as astronaut safety. The sun has started a new solar cycle, according to National Aeronautics and Space Administration – a period of space weather that can have some wide-ranging implications for technology on Earth as well as astronaut safety. According to experts, the dark …

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