The remarkably rare “hybrid” annular-total solar eclipse is going on right now, as seen from Western Australia.
The total phase of the “Ningaloo” eclipse is over, but the eclipse is now in its second partial phase.
They call the Ningaloo to eclipse a hybrid eclipse because it will transition from an annular eclipse to a total eclipse before reverting to an annular eclipse again
It is named “Ningaloo” after the western coast of Australia because that is where it is best viewed.
Unfortunately, the eclipse is not visible to viewers in India. But you can still witness the celestial rarity thanks to the live stream from just south of the town of Exmouth below. Exmouth is a town in western Australia, which is the best location to view the eclipse.
The totality of the eclipse is now over. But viewers in Exmouth can still view the partial phase of the eclipse.
Below the live stream, you can also read our updates about the solar eclipse as it happens.
When does this occur?
A hybrid solar eclipse occurs only a few times in a century and the last one was in 2013. It will next occur in 2031. In the next century, skywatchers will witness a Hybrid Solar Eclipse on March 23, 2164, accoridng to Space.com.
Timings this time
In Western Australia, the eclipse will be visible from 10:29 pm to 10:35 pm EDT on April 19 (2:29 to 2:35 GMT, April 20)