On April 20, a rare event called a hybrid solar eclipse will occur in parts of the Pacific and Indian oceans. Hybrid solar eclipses change from total to annular as the Moon’s shadow sweeps across the Earth; in some places the moon completely covers the sun, while in others a ring of light is visible around the edge of our natural satellite. These eclipses are quite rare, occurring only a few times per century, and one of them will light up our planet’s skies in less than two weeks.
Although the hybrid eclipse will be visible from Western Australia, East Timor and eastern Indonesia, beginning at 9:36 p.m. ET on April 19 (01:36 GMT on April 20) and ending at 2:59 a.m. ET (0659 GMT) on next, according to In Heaven.
Some skywatchers in the region will see a total solar eclipse, while others will see a “ring of fire” annular eclipse. Still others will witness a partial solar eclipse when the moon “bites” part of the sun.
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