Solar Eclipse 2021: Date, time, live stream link, Ring of Fire and other details

Written By DNA Web Team | Updated: Jun 07, 2021, 12:00 PM IST

The first solar eclipse of 2021 will not be visible in India but you can watch the celestial event live online.

After the rare celestial event of blood moon, supermoon, and a total lunar eclipse few days ago, the first Solar Eclipse of 2021 will be visible on June 10.  A solar eclipse happens when the Moon comes between the Sun and Earth and blocks the light of the Sun from reaching Earth. According to Timeanddate.com, the first solar eclipse of 2021 will start at 01:42 PM (IST) and will be visible until 06:41 PM (IST).

The solar eclipse will be visible from parts of Canada, Greenland, and Russia. Those based in Canada, northern Ontario and on the north side of Lake Superior will also be able to see the solar eclipse. It is to be noted that solar eclipse 2021 will not be visible in the US and India. 

How to watch Solar Eclipse 2021 in India?

The first solar eclipse of 2021 will not be visible in India but you can watch the celestial event live online. Timeanddate.com has shared a live stream link where you can watch the solar eclipse virtually on June 10. 

What is 'Ring of Fire'?

When the Moon is farthest from Earth, the Moon fails to block the entire light of the Sun and there is a ring of sunlight created. The moon appears a bit smaller and does not block the entire view of the Sun and this forms a ring of light which is referred to as the ‘Ring of Fire.’