Partial solar eclipse over Sri Lanka today

A partial solar eclipse will be visible over Sri Lanka today (21), the Planetarium of Sri Lanka said.

Issuing a statement it said that the partial solar eclipse will be visible from around 10.24 a. m. in Sri Lanka and the climax of the eclipse in the Jaffna region will be at about 11.54 while it will be around 11.51 a. m. when Colombo experience the climax of the eclipse.

“It is requested not to observe the solar eclipse using sun glasses, glasses darkened with ashes or X – ray sheets but recommended to use only the No. 14 welding glasses and glasses used especially for observing solar eclipse. The public is herewith strictly advised not to observe this partial solar eclipse with naked eyes,” the statement added.