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The first solar eclipse of the year will take place today (Tuesday), though it won’t be visible in Pakistan, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). The eclipse will start at 2:56 p.m. Pakistan time, peak at 5:12 p.m., and conclude at 7:28 p.m.
The PMD indicated that viewers in parts of Africa and South America will be able to see the eclipse. They also mentioned that a partial eclipse will be observable across the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans.
The “Ring of Fire” eclipse will only be visible in Antarctica. In an earlier statement, the PMD described this as an annular solar eclipse, where the moon covers most of the sun but leaves a bright ring, or “ring of fire,” visible around its edges. Space.com reported that this ring will be observable from a remote part of Antarctica, with up to 96% of the sun blocked for a little over two minutes.
A partial eclipse will also be visible over parts of Antarctica, southern Africa, and the southern tip of South America. Additionally, regions over the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans will witness partial views of the eclipse.
The PMD noted that Pakistan will experience two solar and two lunar eclipses throughout this year, but today’s event will not be visible from within the country. Astronomers and eclipse enthusiasts around the world are encouraged to watch live streams or online broadcasts, as only a select few will see the full annular eclipse in person.
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