Surya Grahan 2022 today: India timings, what NOT to do on first partial solar eclipse of the year!

A partial solar eclipse is also known as Aanshik Surya Grahan. 

New Delhi: This year's first eclipse is a partial solar eclipse or Surya Grahan on April 30. It will be visible in southern South America, parts of Antarctica, and over the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans as per timeanddate.com. 

A partial solar eclipse is also known as Aanshik Surya Grahan. When it's a total eclipse, the disk of the Sun is fully obscured by the Moon, however, in partial and annular eclipses, only part of the Sun is obscured.

The skywatchers in India and the United States will not be able to witness the first partial eclipse as it is not visible in both of these countries. Those who are interested in watching the phenomenon can view it live on NASA's YouTube.

(The timing chart is sourced from timeanddate.com)

In India, people usually prefer to stay indoors and not consume any food items during the time of the Grahan or eclipse. Also, Darbha grass or Tulsi leaves are put in eatables and water to prevent the ill effects of the Grahan. Many believe in taking a bath after the eclipse is over and changing to new clothes.