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Bihar
gears up to handle rush of solar eclipse viewers Taregana
(Bihar): Officials in Bihar are busy making arrangements to handle the rush
of solar eclipse watchers later this month. "Taregana will offer good visibility
during solar eclipse due to its geographical situation. So, we expect a lot of
outstation visitors who will come to watch the solar eclipse or to study it. We
have made all the security arrangements required. We have also made available
temporary accommodation for the visitors," said Virendra Kumar Sinha, sub-divisional
officer, Masaurhi sub-division. Taregana, 25 kilometres south of Patna, is supposed
to the best location on earth to watch the total solar eclipse on July 22. A total
solar eclipse occurs when the moon moves between the sun and the earth, blocking
out the sun from the areas in the moon's shadow. Without the sun's light, the
sky darkens enough for stars to be seen and the corona makes a spectacular halo
around the moon. Meanwhile, Hindus who consider a total solar eclipse as inauspicious
has been visiting temples to ward off evil. "We are praying so that the solar
eclipse has no effect on our families. We continue to live peacefully," said Anil
Kumar, a resident. Taregana along with Surat are being considered as best places
in India to watch full solar eclipse. It will be the first total solar eclipse
of 21st century that will be visible from India. -July
17, 2009 Go
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