Solar Eclipse In Indonesia Sun totality blocked by the Moon

The eclipse was total in Indonesia and the Central Pacific, while parts of Australia and Asia experienced a partial one.In Indonesia’s Belitung province, a crowd gathered on a beach and witnesses spoke of a “magical” experience. The eclipse reached totality, the Moon blocked all direct sunlight, turning day into night.

The eclipse began at 06:19 local time (23:19 GMT Tuesday) as the Moon started to pass directly in front of the Sun.Millions of people across Indonesia and the Pacific have experienced a total solar eclipse, with parts of the region falling into complete darkness.

Astronomers reiterated advice not to look directly at the Sun with the naked eye, or through a telescope. Experts recommended using either a professional solar filter in front of a telescope or camera, or special eclipse-viewing glasses.