Facts at a glance for Annular Solar Eclipse 2020
Diagram for eclipse
Diagram for eclipse
Diagram for eclipse
This diagram will help you in understanding how an annular solar eclipse occurs. This year's eclipse is visible from the Northern Part of India. Enjoy it!
When it occurs?
Diagram for eclipse
Diagram for eclipse
An annular solar eclipse occurs when the Moon's visible diameter is smaller than the Sun's, which blocks most of the Sun's light and causing the Sun to look like a ring.
Date of the Eclipse
Diagram for eclipse
Date of the Eclipse
An annular solar eclipse can be observed on June 21, 2020.
On this day, the Moon will pass between Earth and the Sun
What is Annularity?
Areas of ASE 2020 in India
Date of the Eclipse
These are the areas where 'Annular Solar Eclipse' is completely visible.
Other than these areas observers will see 'Partial Solar Eclipse'.
Safety for observation
Areas of ASE 2020 in India
Areas of ASE 2020 in India
Do not observe the Sun with un-aided eyes
Use ISO-certified filters and goggles. Avoid continuous observation. You can get safety goggles from
Areas of ASE 2020 in India
Areas of ASE 2020 in India
Areas of ASE 2020 in India
The Annular Solar Eclipse 2020 can be observed from these areas:
Sirsa, Kheri, Mandi, Baghthala, Dhandla,
Ahmadnagar (UP), Dehradun, Tehri,
Chandrapuri, Dumak etc.
Annular Solar Eclipse Map for India
This is a general representation of the visibility. You may use this as a reference map. It will guide you regarding the percentage of coverage during the eclipse. Actual annularity will be visible from the Northern parts of India. Areas shown along the green best represents annularity regions. Though this map is not to scale, it will give you enough idea of the expanse of this astronomical event. Enjoy this stellar feast with safety.
Solar Eclipse Forum
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Share your images of the event with us and get a digital certificate by
Box of Science
Arrange a workshop
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Write us to arrange 'Activity Based Workshop' at your institute. Participants will get take home kits and solar goggles.
Get your eclipse kit
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Get your eclipse kit
Get Do-it-Yourself kits and explore the eclipse with hands-on activities.