Surya Grahan October 2023

Solar Eclipse on October 2023

The Annular Solar Eclipse on October 14 will not be visible in India. People in the Western Hemisphere can experience this Eclipse.

Skywatchers are in for a treat this month as a spectacular Surya Grahan will be visible this weekend. Also known as Ring Of Fire or Annular Solar Eclipse, the rare astronomical phenomenon will fall on Saturday, October 14, the same day as Mahalaya - which marks the beginning of Debi Paksha and is celebrated by the devotees of Maa Durga a week before the Durga Puja. The Solar Eclipse or Ring Of Fire will be visible across the Americas. Though Indians will not be able to witness the astronomical event physically, there are other options to enjoy the Surya Grahan. Scroll through to find out when, where and how to watch the rare Annular Solar Eclipse.

A Solar Eclipse or Ring Of Fire occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth. However, when the Moon is at its farthest point from the Earth, at the correct distance, it is too small to cover the Sun completely and forms a ring around it from Earth's perspective. This occurrence is known as an Annular Solar Eclipse or Ring Of Fire. The same phenomenon is expected on October 14, 2023.

In which countries Solar Eclipse will be visible?

This time Solar Eclipse will occur in different countries and these are - North America, Mexico, Antigue, Cuba, Venezuela, Jamaica, Bahamas, Colombia etc.

This Annular Solar Eclipse will not be visible in these countries as well - Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Fiji, Nepal, Mauritius, UAE and other asian countries.