Solar Eclipse October 2023: Know Surya Grahan 2023 Date, and time in India, check details here

Solar Eclipse October 2023: October 2023 will witness two celestial events: a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse. A solar eclipse, also known as Surya Grahan, is one of the most significant celestial events. A solar eclipse is a phenomenon in which Sun is blocked by Moon, while Earth's shadow obscures Moon in a lunar eclipse.  

A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon eclipses the Sun. This means that the Moon, as it orbits Earth, comes in between Sun and Earth, thereby blocking Sun and preventing sunlight from reaching us. There are four types of solar eclipses– partial solar eclipse, annular solar eclipse, total solar eclipse, and hybrid solar eclipse.

Let's take a quick glance at solar eclipse details:

Solar Eclipse date, October 2023: October 14, 2023

Though the solar eclipse can't be seen in India, as per IST, it will begin at 11:29 PM on October 14. 

Solar Eclipse October 2023 begins (New Delhi): 11:29 PM, October 14, 2023

Solar Eclipse October 2023 ends (New Delhi): 11:34 PM, October 14, 2023

Solar Eclipse October 2023: Where will it be visible?

The solar eclipse will be visible in North America, Canada, British Version Iceland, Gwatemala, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Cuba, Barbados, Perú, Uruguay, Antigua, Venezuela, Jamaica, Haiti, Paraguay, Brazil, Dominica, Bahamas, etc.

Solar Eclipse October 2023: Will there be Sutak time?

Sutak is observed for 12 hours before a solar eclipse and 9 hours before a lunar eclipse. It is advised not to visit temples or begin any significant task during Sutak.