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Eclipses in 2024 with date, time and other details about it

2024 will witness four eclipses, with two each for the Sun and the Moon.

Sonia Dham
Last Updated : Wednesday, 10 January 2024
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There are four exciting eclipses happening in 2024, with two each for the Sun and the Moon. Here's a breakdown of each event with their dates, times, and other interesting details:

1. Penumbral Lunar Eclipse - March 25, 2024

This is the least dramatic of the four eclipses, as only a small part of the Moon will enter Earth's penumbra, causing a subtle dimming of its brightness.
According to the information, the eclipse will be visible in parts of Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and North and South America.

Local Timings when Eclipse would be Visible in other parts of the Globe

First Contact with the Penumbra - 10:24 AM
Maximum of Lunar Eclipse - 12:43 PM
Last Contact with the Penumbra - 03:01 PM
Duration of Penumbral Phase - 04 Hours 36 Mins 56 Secs

2. Total Solar Eclipse - April 8, 2024

This is the most anticipated astronomical event of 2024 for skywatchers in North America!
A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon completely blocks the Sun from our view, creating a breathtaking spectacle of the corona, the Sun's outer atmosphere.
The path of totality will stretch from Mexico across the United States and into Canada, with duration ranging from a few seconds to 4 minutes 28 seconds at the peak.
The eclipse will begin in Mexico at 11:07 AM PDT and end in Canada at 5:16 PM NDT.

3. Partial Lunar Eclipse - September 18, 2024

This eclipse will see up to 70% of the Moon's surface covered by Earth's shadow, offering a beautiful reddish-brown hue.
The eclipse will be visible in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and parts of North and South America.

Local Timings when Eclipse would be Visible in other parts of the Globe

First Contact with the Penumbra - 06:12 AM
First Contact with the Umbra - 07:44 AM
Maximum of Lunar Eclipse - 08:14 AM
Last Contact with the Umbra - 08:44 AM
Last Contact with the Penumbra - 10:17 AM
Duration of Partial Phase - 00 Hours 59 Mins 59 Secs
Duration of Penumbral Phase - 04 Hours 04 Mins 27 Secs

4. Annular Solar Eclipse - October 2nd, 2024

This type of eclipse occurs when the Moon's apparent size is slightly smaller than the Sun's, leaving a ring of the Sun's fiery corona visible around the Moon's dark disk.
The path of annularity will cross parts of the Pacific Ocean, South America, and Africa.
The eclipse will begin in the Pacific Ocean at 4:58 AM UTC and end in Africa at 10:34 AM UTC.

(Disclaimer: This information has been collected from various mediums like astrologers, almanacs, beliefs or religious scriptures and has been presented to you. Please consult experts while making related decisions. TopIndianNews does not hold accountability for this information.)