Annular solar eclipse on October 2 will not be visible in India
An annular solar eclipse will occur on October 2, 2024, creating a "ring of fire" effect. This type of eclipse happens when the Moon is at its farthest point from Earth and does not completely block the Sun. The eclipse will be visible in South America, with a partial eclipse seen in parts of North America, Antarctica, and the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. It will begin at 9:17 PM IST and last over six hours. India will not see the eclipse, but it can be viewed live on NASA's livestream. The next annular eclipse will take place on February 17, 2026, visible only in Antarctica.