College of Science to observe ‘Ring of Fire’ Solar Eclipse

The Department of Physics at the College of Science in Zulfi is preparing to observe the solar eclipse which will occur on Thursday 29/4/1441 AH at 6:46 am. The College welcomes those who are interested to watch the eclipse using special spectacles.
A solar eclipse occurs when the moon gets between Earth and the sun, and the moon casts a shadow over Earth. A solar eclipse can only take place at the phase of new moon, when the moon passes directly between the sun and Earth and its shadows fall upon Earth’s surface. But whether the alignment produces a total solar eclipse, a partial solar eclipse or an annular solar eclipse depends on several factors.