Solar eclipse (Symbolic)
The year 2024 is going to be a special year for solar eclipse. During the solar eclipse, people of Hindu community in India perform puja and avoid coming out of their homes. There are different beliefs and craze regarding solar eclipse in different religions and countries of the world. This year, the solar eclipse is going to be special for America, Canada and Mexico, because the solar eclipse will be visible in these countries for the longest period. For which the people here have completed their preparations.
Many schools and offices have been closed and people have started planning to celebrate the holidays. This year the total eclipse is going to last longer than in previous years, the previous such eclipse was in the year 1972. People in the US, Mexico and Canada will experience a total solar eclipse for a few minutes on Monday, April 8.
Special arrangements are being made in America
Special preparations are being made in America to view the solar eclipse. Some schools and offices have been closed, programs are being organized in parks and open spaces in many cities to view the solar eclipse. Some people are preparing to go to distant forests and mountains to see the solar eclipse. In America, Canada and Mexico, every family has different plans related to this day. Angela Mathes, 37, who lives in Salt Lake City, Utah, told ‘The Guardian’ that due to being busy in the last months, she could not plan her trip and now all the places are booked. In fact, such a solar eclipse will be seen only in 2044, that is why there is more enthusiasm about it in America.
What is solar eclipse?
A solar eclipse is a type of eclipse when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun and when viewed from the Earth, the Sun appears completely or partially covered by the Moon. This situation is called solar eclipse.