Patna: Watch annular solar eclipse live on Sunday

PATNA: While the star-gazers in the city are excited to see the annular solar eclipse, commonly known as ‘ring of fire’, on Sunday, some people, who believe in superstitions, will avoid leaving home during the eclipse period as advised by the astrologers or priests.
The eclipse will start at 10.20am and last till 1.30pm, when the moon will pass between the Earth and the Sun. During the solar eclipse phenomenon, the image of the sun will remain totally or partially obscured by the moon.
Shri Krishna Science Centre (SKCC) has made necessary arrangements for the solar eclipse phenomenon which will be live on its official Facebook page. The centre is temporarily closed in view of Covid-19 pandemic.
Amitabh, project coordinator of SKCC, said the live streaming of solar eclipse would start at 11am. “Through the filter lens of telescope, we will show the movement of sun and moon, depending on the visibility. Experts will also explain this cosmic phenomenon through live session,” he said, adding the sun will be partially visible during the eclipse. “During partial solar eclipse, the moon casts only the outer part of its shadow on the Earth,” he added.
Meanwhile, astrologers, priests and clerics have advised people not to leave their homes during the solar eclipse.
Dharmendra Pandey, a city-based priest, said people should stay indoors and not consume food during the eclipse. “People should also chant mantras dedicated to Sun God and put tulsi leaves in food and water to prevent the ill effects of eclipse. Pregnant women should take more precautions,” he said.
Maulana Mohd Alam Quasmi, convenor of Tanzeem Tehreek Aiemma Masajid, an association of Imams in Bihar, also advised people to offer two rakats (units) of special prayer called ‘Qusuf’ and avoid going out.