First solar eclipse of 2022 to coincide with rare Black Moon; check timing and other details here

The first partial solar eclipse of 2022 will occur on April 30 with limited visibility from the Earth. It coincides with a rare phenomenon called the Black Moon, which will block out some of the Sun during the day just before and during sunset, causing a partial eclipse, according to the US space agency National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

The partial eclipse will be visible in parts of South America, Chile Brazil and some other parts of the Southern Hemisphere. However, people living in the Indian continent will not be able to witness the eclipse.

The April new moon, or the Shawwal Moon as per the Islamic calendar, will also usher in two more celestial events. Venus and Jupiter will come close to each other just before sunrise on April 30. The second will be the peak of the Eta Aquarid meteor shower on May 4 and 5.