Surya Grahan 2024: The first solar eclipse of the year will take place on this day, know when it will be visible in India?

New Delhi. The first solar eclipse of the year 2024 is going to occur on 08 April 2024, Monday. There will be a total solar eclipse on 08 April 2024. Sutak period starts 12 hours before the eclipse.

Although this eclipse will not be seen in India, it will be visible in Mexico, Canada, and some areas of America. This unique moment can also be watched through live stream on YouTube.

According to astronomers, when the Moon comes between the Sun and the Earth, it is called a solar eclipse. At this time, the sunlight coming from the Earth is completely blocked and when seen from space, a large shadow is formed on the Earth, which is the Moon's own.

time of solar eclipse

The solar eclipse will start from 9.12 pm on April 08, 2024 and will last till 1.25 pm. In this context, the eclipse will occur on both April 8 and April 9. On April 8, 2024, the total solar eclipse of the year is going to occur in Pisces and Revati Nakshatra, during the month of Chaitra.

Timing of Total Solar Eclipse 2024

The total solar eclipse will start at 9:12 pm on April 8, 2024 and end at 2:22 am on April 9, 2024.

Total solar eclipse 2024 visibility in India

The total solar eclipse coming on April 8, 2024 will not be visible in India. Also, there will be no Sutak in India on that day, as the solar eclipse will not be visible in the country.

Do not do these things during eclipse

According to Hindu religious scriptures, we should not consume any type of food during the solar eclipse. It is said that eating anything during a solar eclipse has a deep impact on our lives. One should avoid cutting fruits and vegetables during solar eclipse. There is a belief that pregnant women should not leave the house during the eclipse.

(Disclaimer: The information given here is based on general beliefs and information. timesbull.com does not confirm this.)