'Hybrid solar eclipse' will not be visible in Pakistan
Pakistan
People in Pakistan can still see the majestic phenomenon live through internet streaming.
(Web Desk) - The first solar eclipse of the year 2023 will be taking place on April 20 [Thursday], but it won’t be visible in Pakistan.
The much-anticipated space activity will offer a breathtaking sight to the world as the hybrid solar eclipse shifts to an annular (ring-shaped) from a total solar eclipse as the shadow of the moon falls on the Earth.
People in Pakistan can still see the majestic phenomenon live through internet streaming. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has also confirmed the expected sighting of the eclipse.
According to the PMD, the eclipse will start early morning and end right before noon on April 20 as per Pakistan Standard Time, but it will not be visible anywhere in the country.
The timings for the different phases of solar eclipse are given below:
Eclipse will begin at 6:34am PST
Total eclipse will be in place at 7:37am PST
Eclipse will peak at 9:17am PST
Ends at 11:59am PST
As per the PMD, some parts of the world will witness the rare solar eclipse partially and some completely. The phenomenon will be visible from parts of southern and eastern Asia, Australia and Antarctica, and over the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean.
