<h5>Start simple - what is a total solar eclipse?</h5><p>We all know that the moon orbits the Earth without blocking the sun’s light. But, during a total solar eclipse, the moon blocks the sun’s light for a short time by coming in front of it.&nbsp;</p><p>This causes darkness in some areas of the world as if it were nighttime! Does this happen frequently?&nbsp;</p><p>Nope! A total solar eclipse happens after a gap of 375 years at any location. So, if you see one today, you may have to wait centuries to see another in your city.</p><h5>When did the recent one take place?</h5><div class="raw-html-embed"><figure> <video width="100%" controls=""> <source src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/the-total-solar-eclipse-of-2024%2FEclipse%202.mp4?alt=media&amp;token=f7b0d62c-b894-4809-bf37-f7c0e77a1bbe" type="video/mp4"> </video> <figcaption>Timelapse of total solar eclipse. Video by astrotaner.</figcaption> </figure></div><p>On 8th April 2024, a total solar eclipse was seen from various places across Mexico, the United States, and Canada.</p><p>People saw this amazing phenomenon and posted lots of pictures online. Google made an eclipse animation. Just search 'total solar eclipse' on Google to see it.</p><p>These events are generally once-in-a-lifetime events for most people. Sadly, it was not visible from India this time!</p><h5>Superstitions related to total solar eclipse.</h5><div class="raw-html-embed"><figure> <video width="100%" controls=""> <source src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/the-total-solar-eclipse-of-2024%2FEclipse%203.mp4?alt=media&amp;token=eeab2eb1-fbe5-4be8-a903-964babbbb7bf" type="video/mp4"> </video> <figcaption>Total solar eclipse seen from Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Video by gregdeeweather.</figcaption> </figure></div><p>This is a natural event and shows the beauty of nature. Sadly, many superstitions are associated with it, like not cooking food and believing it will bring ill luck.</p><p>But it’s best to ignore such superstitions and enjoy the beauty of nature. We’ll keep our fingers crossed for a total solar eclipse to be visible from India in the near future!</p>

The eclipse could be seen from various places in North America.

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