Bhubaneswar, Mar 29: The year's first solar eclipse and Shani Amavasya coincides today, on March 29. The Solar eclipse will last for 3 hours and 53 minutes. The eclipse will begin at 2:21 PM and will continue till 6:14 PM IST.

The solar eclipse will be visible in several countries including South America and Northern Asia. Northwestern Africa and Europe will also be able to witness the celestial event.

However, the phenomenon will not be visible from India. Indian viewers can tune in to NASA's live stream to observe the eclipse.

On the other hand, Chaitra Navratri celebrations will begin tomorrow, in nine days of devotion to Goddess Durga.

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