Solar Eclipse 2024: Date, Time, and Visibility

The last solar eclipse of 2024 will occur shortly after the conclusion of a lunar eclipse, set to take place during the holy period of Pitru Paksha. According to the Vedic calendar, the solar eclipse is expected on 2nd October, aligning with the day known as Sarva Pitru Amavasya, which is also called Ashwin Amavasya. During this time, it is customary to perform rituals known as ‘Pitru Tarpan‘ and ‘Pind Daan’ to honor ancestors, as it is believed to grant liberation and blessings from forefathers for worldly pleasures.

The solar eclipse of 2024 will commence on the night of 2nd October at 9:13 PM and will conclude at 3:17 AM on the next day. As the event occurs during the nighttime in India, it will not be visible to the residents there.

Traditionally, a ‘Sutak’, or inauspicious period, begins 12 hours prior to the eclipse. Therefore, the Sutak period is expected to start on the morning of 2nd October at 9:13 AM. Due to its timing, however, the Sutak will not be observed in India. Normally during this time, temples are closed, and it is advised to engage in spiritual activities like chanting mantras to mitigate any negative effects of the eclipse. Pregnant women are often advised to exercise extra caution during the eclipse.

The solar eclipse will be visible from Argentina, the Pacific Ocean, the Arctic region, South America, Peru, Fiji, and several other areas worldwide. There will be no visibility in India.

This information is based on established cultural beliefs and practices. The publication Amara Ujala bears no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of this information.