You may be a late riser, but coming Wednesday you can’t afford to be one. There’s a solar eclipse that’s to start early in the day and last for almost two hours — from 5.29 am to 7.18 am — the longest of its kind in the 21st century.The city will see a partial eclipse of 63.2 per cent. This is the third time in 15 years when a full solar eclipse has occurred in India.As for Chennaiites, the next total solar eclipse comes only in 2132.Kanyakumari will be the first to view the eclipse in India. From there, it will be visible in some other cities up north and east. The last Indian city to witness the rare sight will be Port Blair.The Tamil Nadu Science Forum is all set to woo the public — but with caution.Solar filter glasses are being sold for Rs 10. Also, solar filters are available for Rs 5 at its centres, besides specially made aluminium glasses.Arrangements have been made in the city in Gandhi Salai and Thiruvalluvar Nagar near Thiruvanmiyur to view the eclipse. The forum has also made arrangements in Cuddalore, Nagapattinam, Ramnad and Pudukkottai.
-source EXPRESSBUZZ.COM
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