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"When It All Went Dark": Stunning Total Solar Eclipse Visuals Flood X

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Tuesday April 09, 2024

The total solar eclipse on Monday left people in awe as it swept across North America, enchanting viewers in Mexico, the United States, and Canada.

World's Most Powerful Laser, Mimicking Sun's Power, Tested In Romania

Edited by Amit Chaturvedi | Tuesday April 09, 2024

The laser is installed at a centre near Bucharest. It is located near a nuclear research facility that had long housed a Soviet reactor, as per the outlet.

Earth's Real Orbit, And Why High-School Textbooks Are Wrong About Its Shape

The Conversation | Tuesday April 09, 2024

If you've ever been taught about how Earth orbits around the Sun, you might well think our planet travels along an oval-shaped path. You'd have a good reason to think that, too: it's how most textbooks show things.

Next Total Solar Eclipse In 2026, US Not To See Another One Till 2044

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Tuesday April 09, 2024

While the next total solar eclipse won't be visible in the US for another 20 years, there are still other celestial spectacles to look forward to.

One Of Universe's Most Powerful Magnets Has Awoken - Our Theories Can't Explain It

The Conversation | Tuesday April 09, 2024

After a decade of silence, one of the most powerful magnets in the universe suddenly burst back to life in late 2018.

Our Solar System Will Eventually Be "Crushed And Ground To Dust", Study Finds

Edited by Bhavya Sukheja | Tuesday April 09, 2024

Solar Eclipse 2024: The Sun gives energy to life on Earth, and without this star, we wouldn't be here. But even stars have limited lifetimes, and someday our Sun will die and our planet will be swallowed by it before it becomes a white dwarf.

How Was The 2024 Total Solar Eclipse Different From 2017 Eclipse?

Edited by Ritu Singh | Tuesday April 09, 2024

2024 Total Solar Eclipse: Unlike the 2017 eclipse, the 2024 eclipse was unique in several aspects, from its duration, and path of totality to the expected solar phenomena.

Solar Eclipse 2024: What Is The Longest Duration Of Total Solar Eclipse?

Edited by Amit Chaturvedi | Monday April 08, 2024

The longest total solar eclipse of the 21st century took place on July 22, 2009, when totality lasted 6 minutes and 39 seconds.

How To Watch Total Solar Eclipse Without Damaging Your Eyes

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Monday April 08, 2024, New Delhi

To view the eclipse safely, attach solar filters to the front of telescopes, binoculars, or camera lenses.

Total Solar Eclipses: A Look At Myths About Radiation, Pregnancy, More

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Monday April 08, 2024, New Delhi

Get ready for one of the year's most anticipated celestial events - the upcoming total solar eclipse. This event is set to occur on April 8 and will be visible from North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada.

Why Don't We Have A Solar Eclipse Every Month? NASA Video Explains

Edited by Ritu Singh | Monday April 08, 2024

Total Solar Eclipse Today: According to NASA, the Moon's orbit is slightly tilted relative to the Earth's orbit around the sun.

When Was The Last Total Solar Eclipse? All About 2017 Event

Edited by Amit Chaturvedi | Monday April 08, 2024

On April 8, 2024, residents of 18 US states will witness totality, with the path stretching from Texas to the Northeast.

Will Temperature Drop During Solar Eclipse And By How Much? What NASA Says

Edited by Amit Chaturvedi | Monday April 08, 2024

NASA further said in the path of totality, where the Moon completely covers the Sun, the sky will become dark, as if it were dawn or dusk.

Total Solar Eclipse Today: Here Are The 5 Stages Of The Cosmic Event

Edited by Ritu Singh | Monday April 08, 2024

Total Solar Eclipse 2024: During the celestial event, skywatchers can also see multiple unique features as the eclipse progresses.

Total Solar Eclipse Today: Why India's Sun Satellite Won't Catch A Glimpse

Reported by Pallava Bagla, Edited by Abhimanyu Kulkarni | Monday April 08, 2024, New Delhi

India's first space-based solar observatory, Aditya L1, is continuously studying the Sun but will miss the total solar eclipse today that will be visible over vast swaths of North America.