Total Solar Eclipse Today: Why India's Sun Satellite Won't Catch A Glimpse

Aditya because the satellite is placed appropriately at a location that provides an uninterrupted 24x7, 365-day view of the Sun

India's first space-based solar observatory, Aditya L1, is continuously studying the Sun but will miss the total solar eclipse today that will be visible over vast swaths of North America. The total solar eclipse is a rare event that people across the USA and several events, from skydiving to special flights, are being organized to witness the celestial phenomenon.

For the first time in almost a century, the western and northern parts of New York State will experience a total eclipse. The path of totality - a narrow stretch where the Moon obscures the Sun entirely - tracks across cities and has set the USA into a tizzy.

In its statement about the event, NASA says, "On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun. The sky will darken as if it were dawn or dusk."