A Ningaloo Eclipse is a hybrid solar eclipse which occurs once in every 400 years. On April 20, Australia will witness this unique phenomenon where the sun goes from an annular to a complete solar eclipse and back again to the annular solar eclipse. While Ningaloo Eclipse 2023 will not be visible in India in any form (total or partial), there are various highlights about this event that has astronomy enthusiasts excited. Here is everything you need to know about Ningaloo Eclipse 2023, how and where to watch it and more.

When is Ningaloo Eclipse 2023? Date and Time

Ningaloo Eclipse 2023 will be witnessed in Australia, particularly in Exmouth, from 3.34 AM IST to 6.32 AM IST on April 20. Exmouth is a hamlet on the western coast of Australia. While the timing of the complete eclipse is from 3.34 AM to 6.32 Am, the total eclipse will only be visible from 4.29 AM to 4.30 AM.

Significance of Ningaloo Eclipse

The Ningaloo Eclipse is a rare eclipse where the sun goes from one form of a solar eclipse to another. It gets the name Ningaloo Eclipse since it occurs in the Ningaloo Reef region of Western Australia. This hybrid solar eclipse is a rare occurrence. Ningaloo Eclipse last appeared 400 years ago, and Ningaloo Eclipse 2023 will witness the sun going from annular eclipse to total eclipse and then back to annular.

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The Ningaloo region of Western Australia is the best location to witness this eclipse. It is also a World Heritage Site and is located approximately 1200 km from Perth. For those who are not in Exmouth, Australia, there are multiple live streams that are available across the internet for you to witness this rare phenomenon.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Apr 20, 2023 03:30 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).