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Solar Eclipse 2021: How and where to watch, eclipse timing, and more

First, the partial eclipse will start at around 11:42 am IST and the annular eclipse will appear to occur from 3:30 pm and will continue up to 4:52 pm

Annular Solar eclipse
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Annular Solar eclipse. Photo: Shutterstock

BS Web Team New Delhi
Solar eclipse 2021: An annular solar eclipse is going to occur today. This will be the first Solar Eclipse of the year 2021. A solar eclipse is a phenomenon, which occurs when Moon comes between the earth and the sun. The moon casts its shadow on Earth, and we will witness a ring-like shape around it. It is popularly known as the 'ring of fire' or Annular Solar Eclipse.

Solar eclipse 2021 in India

Today's eclipse will not be visible in most parts of India. While several countries in the world will witness the annular solar eclipse, India will not be