P reparations are underway in Bengaluru and elsewhere in Karnataka for witnessing the annular solar eclipse, the celestial event that is set to occur on Thursday this time. Astronomers, astrophysicists, researchers, students and astrologers are eagerly waiting to see the sun resemble a 'ring of fire' against the morning sky in various parts of the state. While scientific communities have organised various events to showcase the annular eclipse, famous temples are holding special puja to dispel the "effects" of the eclipse. According to scientists, the annular solar eclipse occurs when the new moon, at a large distance from the earth, is unable to cover the entire sun. "When the moon is inline between the sun and the earth, it will only cover the centre of the cun, resulting in a ring of fire all around," explained Pramod G Galgali, Director, Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium. But the same effect of the sun cannot be seen in all places. ...
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