Here's how to watch the solar eclipse online

By naina n  |  First Published Aug 21, 2017, 10:37 AM IST
  • As the iconic event takes place after 99 years, here's how you can watch it online.
  • The Total Solar Eclipse (TSE) of 2017 is special and is now being called ‘The Great American Eclipse’.

Today's astronomical event will mark the first total solar eclipse in the US since 1979. As the iconic event takes place after 99 years, here's how you can watch it online.

A solar eclipse is an awe-inspiring experience and watching the partially covered sun is an experience, provided you have the pinhole projector and certified solar viewers. However, in India, it won't be possible to view it like the Americans will do.

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The Total Solar Eclipse (TSE) of 2017 is special and is now being called ‘The Great American Eclipse’. But, that doesn't mean you can't watch the fascinating event live. Here are your options on how to watch it live:

NASA is offering live coverage of the solar eclipse. And, you can watch it here.

Exploratorium is offering a live webcast of the solar eclipse. You can watch on website, or they also have their Android and iOS apps.

You can also watch it live here along with discussions with experts. The live stream comes from Indian Expedition from SPACE Group, which is headed by Sachin Bahmba.

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