Kathmandu, June 21
An annular solar eclipse has been observed from most parts of the country on Sunday.
The eclipse began at 10:55 am and will last till 2:24 pm, according to senior astronomer Jayanta Acharya.
Up to 98 per cent part of the sun is covered by the moon as seen from Limpiyadhura-Kalapani region of the country, Acharya says, adding, around 88 per cent of the sun to be seen from Kathmandu is covered by the moon. After today, such an eclipse will occur in Nepal after 44 years only.
As per Hindu traditions, people abstain from eating anything during the eclipse.
