The eclipse which will occur on May 21 will be an annular one and will last only for a few minutes
The first Solar eclipse of this year will occur on May 21. It will be an annular solar eclipse which will last only for a few minutes.
In India, the event will be visible only in some parts of North Eastern States, that too when the eclipse ends between 4.45 and 4.55 a.m. (IST) in these parts. It will not be visible in other parts of the country.
Originally written for The Hindu, read more at https://www.thehindu.com/features/downtown/first-solar-eclipse-of-the-year/article3436157.ece