People living in some countries will be able to see the last total solar eclipse of the year on December 14. During the total solar eclipse, the Moon is aligned in such a way that it completely blocks the Sun. Basically, what happens is that the Moon comes between the Earth and the Sun, casting a shadow on our planet.
During this phenomenon, the shadow of the moon is not very large, so only some places on Earth come to witness it. The solar eclipse is visible in countries that are on the sunny side of our planet and in the path of the moon’s shadow.
Time of the last total solar eclipse of 2020 on December 14
According to timeanddate.com, Surya Grahan 2020 will start today at 7.03 pm IST and end at 12.23 am IST on December 15. Its peak will be at 9.43 pm IST.
Countries where the total solar eclipse will be visible
In parts of Chile and Argentina in South America, the total solar eclipse will be seen for two minutes and 10 seconds. The inhabitants of Temuco, Villarrica and Sierra Colorada can also see the celestial event.
Chile, Sao Paulo in Brazil, Buenos Aires in Argentina, Lima in Peru, Montevideo in Uruguay and Asunción in Paraguay will witness a partial solar eclipse.
Countries where the total solar eclipse will not be seen
The total solar eclipse will not be visible in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Afghanistan, Fiji, Mauritius, the United Arab Emirates and other Asian countries. It will not be seen in the North Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, most of the continents of Africa, Australia, Europe, and North America.
Those living in India can view the solar eclipse online using the live link provided by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
The first solar eclipse of 2020 occurred on June 21. This year, sky watchers have seen four penumbral lunar eclipses. The next solar eclipse will be seen on June 10, 2021.
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