After 45 years, Ring of Fire can be watched from India On Jan15!!


                        The solar eclipse famously known as Ring of Fire can be seen from southern part of India on Jan 15. On November 23, 1965 the eclipse was viewed from India. After 45 years, this eclipse on Jan 15th can be seen from southern part of India in cities like Rameshwaram, Kanyakumari , Madurai, Tanjavur and also in some parts of Kerela. 

                        The annular solar eclipse happens when the moon covers the nuclear part of the sun leaving the outer part exposed. This happens mainly because the earth will be comparatively closer to sun and hence the moon will not be covering the whole sun. As a result of this the central part of sun will be darkened and the edges will be shining like a ring of fire and hence the name. The eclipse which is about to happen on Jan 15th is comparatively the longest one which stays for about 10 minutes and 7 seconds. The time duration is between 1:17 pm and 1:25 pm says Birla planetarium director Debi Prosad Duari.

                        So, let's watch this beautiful event with care!!

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Posted by Teen Dudes at 1/11/2010 10:30 AM
Categories: entertainment,science,Education
Tags: solar eclipse ring of fire birla fire eclipse Jan15
 

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