Total Solar Eclipse darkens parts in the US, Canada, Mexico, and parts of North America

Total solar eclipse started at 9.12 pm today and will conclude at 2.22 am on April 9 and will be visible from United States, Canada, Mexico, and other parts of North America. (Image: NASA)

A total solar eclipse, which is a once-in-a-lifetime celestial event for most people, started tonight. While the eclipse is not visible in India, stargazers geared up for a rare yet exciting astronomical event in the US, Canada, Mexico, and parts of North America. (Image: Reuters)

“A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun. The sky will darken as if it were dawn or dusk," NASA's official website stated," the NASA wrote in its website. (Image: Reuters)

This year it will be a rare total solar eclipse where the moon will entirely cover the sun and the spectacle will appear as a ring of fire. (Image: Reuters)

Stargazers are advised to look at direct sunlight as it is dangerous to do so without safety gear or eye protection. To see this celestial beauty, one must use specialized eye protection. (Image: Reuters)