Total Solar Eclipse 2019: Date, Time, Myths and Places To Observe From

The Total Solar Eclipse is a natural phenomenon that takes place when the moon is in between the Earth and Sun and generates an Eclipse of the sun. On July 2, 2019 a Total Solar Eclipse will take place. It will be visible over Argentina and Chile in the Pacific and across South America. It will not be visible in India as it will take place at 10.25 pm IST. The upcoming eclipse will be four minutes and 33 seconds and will be the sole total solar eclipse to take place this year.

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The world is about to witness a total solar eclipse on July 2, which is likely to last a total of four minutes and 33 seconds. The upcoming eclipse will be the sole total solar eclipse to take place this year. As per a report by The Weather Channel, the eclipse will be going through a 6,000-mile path but only a narrow zone of the Pacific Ocean and South America comes in the path of totality. It means people from only a handful of countries will be able to witness it directly. The starting point of the eclipse will be from 4,000 km east-northeast of Wellington, New Zealand, from where it will make the second landfall reaching central Chile, reported Space.com. From there, the shadow will go towards east-southeast direction through central Argentina and will eventually come to an end just before reaching Uruguay. So, the total solar eclipse will be visible from parts of Chile and Argentina only. A partial solar eclipse will be visible in countries like Ecuador, Brazil, Uruguay, and Paraguay. The museum based in San Francisco will stream the solar eclipse 2019 live all the way from the National Science Foundation’s Cerro Tololo Observatory in Chile. The live stream will kick off at 12:23pm PST (12:53 am India time). Source : Indian Express ? : @nasa . #space #universe #cosmos #astrophysics #solareclipse2019 #nightphotography #photography #astronomy #astrofacts #science #nasa #solareclipse #moon #astronomer #astronauts #hubbletelescope #hubble #deepspace #spacex #nebula #milkyway #eyes #earth #moonlight #constellation #astronomy_eye

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Here are few myths and facts about the celestial occurrence:

Total solar eclipse: Timing in India:

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आज सूर्यग्रहण है. भारतीय समय के मुताबिक सूर्यग्रहण आज रात 10.25 से शुरू होगा और 03 जुलाई 03.20 बजे खत्म होगा. ये पूर्ण सूर्यग्रहण होगा. इसे भारत में लोग इसे देख नहीं सकेंगे. . . . . . . @hs.news #solareclipse #suryagrahan #hindu #india #breakingnews #newsupdate #followme #followback #likeforlikes #tagforlike #instadaily #instaupdate #instapost #instaclick #dailynews #instadaily #instalike #onlinenews #hindinews #postoftheday #newsoftheday

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The partial eclipse will start at 12:55 pm EDT, which is 10:25 pm IST (Indian Standard Time). As obvious, the solar eclipse will not be visible in India. As per Indian Standard Time, the full eclipse will begin at 11:31 pm on July 2 at the first location to see the full eclipse and last till 12:52 am on July 3 at the last location to see the full eclipse.

Solar eclipse visible in countries:

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The July 2019 solar eclipse is refreshingly positive. It joins a star in Gemini Constellation called Alhena that brings good health, honor, and riches. This is an excellent eclipse for enjoying good times with friends and especially your family. This star is good for artists and scientists. The spiritual nature of this star brings people together so it is a good omen for ending conflict through peace negotiations. A gentle but positive influence from Uranus adds to the creative and scientific influence of Alhena. Exciting breakthroughs and new developments will foster technological innovation and greater personal freedom. The long-term influence of Saturn sextile Neptune increases the likelihood of permanent settlements to international and personal disputes. Solar eclipse July 2019 can make your dreams come true through patience, open-mindedness, and hard work. By urbne urthe from facebook page #solareclipse #chakras #1111 #alignment #colourtherapy #rootchakta #sacralchakra #solarplexus #heartchakra #throatchakra #thirdeye #crownchakra #happiness #balance #focus #kindness #grateful #crystals #divineenergy #universallove #awakening #soundhealing #crystalhealing #reiki #energyhealing

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The starting point of the eclipse will be from 4,000 km east-northeast of Wellington, New Zealand, from where it will make the second landfall reaching central Chile, reported Space.com. From there, the shadow will go towards central Argentina and will eventually come to an end just before reaching Uruguay.

So, the total solar eclipse will be visible from parts of Chile and Argentina only. A partial solar eclipse will be visible in countries like Ecuador, Brazil, Uruguay, and Paraguay.

How to watch the total solar eclipse online:

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Those who want to see can log on to the website of the Exploratorium museum. The museum based in San Francisco will stream the solar eclipse 2019 live all the way from the National Science Foundation’s Cerro Tololo Observatory in Chile. The live stream will kick off at 12:23pm PST (12:53 am India time).

Myths:

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Total solar eclipse today, in the sign of Cancer ♋ that will benefit our families, relationships and our intuition and creativity. @tarotexpert #tarotexpert #tarotandintuitiveastrology #intuitiveastrologyandtarot #intuitiveastrology #astrology #astrologyandtarot #zodiacsigns #zodiac #horoscope #planets #sun #moon #eclipse #solareclipse #totalsolareclipse #cancersign #cancerzodiacsign

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Many cultures view this time as a “bad omen” for pregnant women who are often advised to stay indoors with the children. The belief is that this celestial event can even cause physical deformities like cleft lips or birthmarks. But doctors and scientists have debunked this myth.

In India, a number of communities believe that one should refrain from eating or drinking during this period since the magnetic field and UV rays are extremely potent at this time. But once again scientists have debunked the myth.

Precautions:

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☀️?Полное солнечное затмение 2 июля 2019 года ! . . Сегодня произойдет одно из самых главных астрономических событий этого года — полное ☀️солнечное затмение . . ➡️➡️Так называемое «Великое южноамериканское затмение» будет лучше всего видно в ЧИЛИ и АРГЕНТИНЕ, а также в юго-восточной части Тихого океана, где частичное затмение начнется в 12:55 дня по летнему восточному времени или в 16:55 по Гринвичу. . . ➡️При благоприятных погодных условиях наблюдатели из некоторых регионов Тихого океана и Южной Америки, в том числе в Эквадоре, Бразилии, Уругвае и Парагвае смогут увидеть частичное затмение Солнца. . . ‼️В остальных частях земного шара, в том числе в Казахстане – солнечного затмения видно НЕ будет . . ◾Следующее полное затмение Солнца произойдет 14 декабря 2020 года и будет вновь видно в Чили и Аргентине. Солнечное затмение происходит, когда Луна закрывает Солнце от наблюдателя на Земле. Оно возможно только в новолуние, когда Луна Земля и Солнце выстраиваются в одну линию. . . ⌚Максимальная длительность полной фазы затмения составит 4 минуты и 33 секунды. ☀️?Как правило, солнечные и лунные затмения происходят циклично — лунное затмение наступает примерно через 14 дней до или после солнечного, и наоборот. . . ◾16-17 июля 2019 года в Австралии, Африке, Южной Америке, большей части Европы и Азии пройдет частичное ?лунное затмение.

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Doctors and scientists have time and again cautioned against watching the celestail event with naked eye. This is to protect oneself from permanent eye damage. Use only solar eclipse glasses to see the event and not the ordinary sunglasses or polaroid filters.

So get set to view the Biggest Celestial drama of the year but with precautionary measures.

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