Apr 8, 2024, 05:31 PM IST

8 strange things that happen during solar eclipse

Deepika Shakya

Strange and distorted shadow patterns cast by objects during the eclipse due to the unique lighting conditions.

Weird Shadow

Bright spots that appear around the moon's edges during a solar eclipse due to sunlight shining.

Diamond ring 

Changes in microbial activity and behavior, possibly influenced by the sudden darkness and temperature changes.

Microbial Activity

Loops of hot gas that extend from the sun's surface into its outer atmosphere, visible during a total eclipse.

Solar Prominences

Interference with radio signals caused by changes in the Earth's ionosphere during the eclipse.

Radio Waves

Animals may exhibit unusual behaviors, such as returning to their nests or becoming quiet, due to the sudden darkness.

Confused Animals

A sudden drop in temperature when the moon blocks the sun's warmth during the eclipse.

Plunging Temperatures

 Shifts in wind patterns caused by the cooling effect of the eclipse on the Earth's atmosphere.

Changing Wind

These events result from the sun being partially or completely covered by the moon, leading to temporary changes in light, temperature, and atmospheric conditions.