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After the lunar eclipse on Holi, a solar eclipse is going to occur on 8th April. This solar eclipse is occurring after 50 years. During the day the Sun will be covered by the Moon and there will be darkness during the day.
This will be a total solar eclipse and the Sun will not be visible for about 7 minutes. During this period there will be total blackout for 7 minutes.
During the solar eclipse on April 8, there will be darkness in many parts of America. This is why schools have been closed in many states as a safety measure due to the eclipse and darkness. However, this eclipse will not be visible in India.
This solar eclipse will be visible in the United States from Texas in the south to Maine in the northeast. Miami will see a partial eclipse, which will obscure 46 portions of the sun's disk. The moon will cover 20 percent of the sun in Seattle.
According to experts, solar eclipse can cause major loss to solar energy production. Hays County, Del Valle, Manor and Lake Travis school districts in the United States have declared holidays due to the solar eclipse.
Millions of people in America are expected to see the solar eclipse. Authorities have warned people about traffic jams and also advised them to avoid looking directly at the sun, as it can cause damage to the eyes.
Apart from this, there are many concerns regarding overcrowding. These US schools have announced closures during the total solar eclipse because local resources and emergencies could strain staff.
Solar filters should be used to view the Sun during an eclipse. You can see the Moon with the naked eye when it completely covers the Sun during the exact moment of total eclipse.
Apart from this, you need to be very careful to see the solar eclipse. To view the eclipse, it would be better to wear glasses or install solar filters in binoculars.