AGARTALA, March 9 (TIWN): State observes solar eclipse on Wednesday. Numbers of people were observed crowded sin front of the Sukanta Academy to observe the partial solar eclipse.

It is to be mentioned here that on this day the day turns to night when the moon passes directly between the Earth and the sun, casting a shadow over the Earth.

However, a solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes directly between the Earth and the sun, casting a shadow over the Earth.

According to the reports, this happens during a new moon, when the dark side of the moon is facing the Earth.

On the other hand, lunar eclipse occurs when the earth passes between the sun and the moon casting a shadow over a full moon.

It is to be mentioned here that solar eclipses can occur up to five times a year, although that is rare.

The total solar eclipse is rare when moon passes between the earth and the sun blocking the light of the sun to fall on the earth. During that time it seems like the day has turned to night.

Reportedly, the eclipse is expected to be visible to people in South Asia, East Asia and Australia.

According to the Ministry of Earth and Science the start of eclipse will take place just early morning after sunrise from North-East India from there it will move eventually in West direction.

Besides, it has been mentioned that the maximum duration of the solar eclipse will continue for one hour.

According to the reports, the solar eclipse was started at 4.49 minute and ended by 10.05 minute.

The last time the partial solar eclipse was occurred in the year 2011.

It is to be mentioned here that the last solar eclipse of such significance was seen on August 11 in the year 1999, when almost 100 percent of the sun was covered.