Surya Grahan (Ubadi Fangoi)

Surya Grahan, also known as a solar eclipse, occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, obscuring all or part of the sun’s light. There are three types of solar eclipses: total, partial, and annular.

1. Total Solar Eclipse: In a total solar eclipse, the moon completely covers the sun, blocking its light entirely. This creates a brief period of darkness known as totality in the areas where the eclipse is visible.
2. Partial Solar Eclipse: In a partial solar eclipse, only a part of the sun’s disk is obscured by the moon, resulting in a partial reduction of sunlight. This occurs when the alignment between the sun, moon, and Earth is not perfectly aligned.
3. Annular Solar Eclipse: An annular solar eclipse happens when the moon covers the center of the sun’s disk, leaving a ring of sunlight visible around the edges. This occurs when the moon is too far away from Earth to completely cover the sun’s disk.

The occurrence of a solar eclipse is a natural phenomenon and can be observed from different parts of the Earth, depending on the eclipse’s path. Observing a solar eclipse directly without proper eye protection can cause permanent eye damage, so it’s essential to use special solar filters or indirect viewing methods, such as pinhole projectors, during the event.

Solar eclipses have been observed and documented by various civilizations throughout history, often accompanied by cultural and religious significance. In modern times, solar eclipses are studied by scientists to understand celestial mechanics and phenomena related to the sun, moon, and Earth’s movements.