First Solar Eclipse 2022 is here! NASA reveals everything you need to know

Skywatchers get ready to witness the first Solar Eclipse of 2022! Scientists reveal that in 2022, there will be two solar eclipses and four lunar eclipses. NASA has revealed everything that you need to know about the First Solar Eclipse 2022.

By: HT TECH
| Updated on: Apr 29 2022, 13:01 IST
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The First Solar Eclipse is all set to make its appearance on the last of this month, which is April 30, 2022. (NASA)
1/6 The First Solar Eclipse is all set to make its appearance on the last of this month, which is April 30, 2022. (NASA)
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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has revealed that the first Solar Eclipse 2022 will be a partial one just before and during sunset, which will be visible from several regions including southern South America, Antarctica, and the Southern and Pacific Oceans. (Pixabay)
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2/6 The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has revealed that the first Solar Eclipse 2022 will be a partial one just before and during sunset, which will be visible from several regions including southern South America, Antarctica, and the Southern and Pacific Oceans. (Pixabay)
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A solar eclipse happens when the Moon moves between the Sun and Earth, casting a shadow on Earth, fully or partially blocking the Sun’s light in some areas, NASA explained. (Pixabay)
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3/6 A solar eclipse happens when the Moon moves between the Sun and Earth, casting a shadow on Earth, fully or partially blocking the Sun’s light in some areas, NASA explained. (Pixabay)
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During the upcoming partial solar eclipse, the Moon and Sun will not be perfectly aligned, which means the Moon does not completely cover the Sun. This will give the Sun a crescent shape. (Pixabay)
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4/6 During the upcoming partial solar eclipse, the Moon and Sun will not be perfectly aligned, which means the Moon does not completely cover the Sun. This will give the Sun a crescent shape. (Pixabay)
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Will it be visible in India? Unfortunately not! People from Chile, Argentina, most of Uruguay, western Paraguay, southwestern Bolivia, southeastern Peru, and a small area of southwestern Brazil will be able to witness it with clear skies. (Pixabay)
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5/6 Will it be visible in India? Unfortunately not! People from Chile, Argentina, most of Uruguay, western Paraguay, southwestern Bolivia, southeastern Peru, and a small area of southwestern Brazil will be able to witness it with clear skies. (Pixabay)
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NASA advised not to look directly at the Sun during the solar eclipse. While watching a solar eclipse, you must always wear solar viewing or eclipse glasses. (Pixabay)
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6/6 NASA advised not to look directly at the Sun during the solar eclipse. While watching a solar eclipse, you must always wear solar viewing or eclipse glasses. (Pixabay)
First Published Date: 29 Apr, 12:59 IST
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