On October 2, cosmic enthusiasts can look forward to the second and final solar eclipse of 2024, featuring a stunning ‘ring of fire’ as the moon covers approximately 93% of the sun’s disk. This annular solar eclipse coincides with Sarva Pitru Amavasya, a sacred day in Hinduism for honoring ancestors.
Starting at 9:13 PM IST, the eclipse will last about six hours, peaking at 6:45 PM UTC over Argentina. While it won’t be visible in India, viewers in the Pacific Ocean, South America, and parts of North America will have the best seats to this rare event.