Indonesia is about to welcome a total solar eclipse

(Baonghean.vn) - A total solar eclipse is about to occur in Indonesia when the Moon moves directly between the Earth and the Sun, starting at 6:20 a.m. on March 9 local time.

Total solar eclipse observed from Earth. Photo: Reuters.

According to NASA, the Moon will begin to cover the Sun over the island of Sumatra, Indonesia, before moving to Sulawesi and Borneo, and then the Maluku Islands.

The total eclipse is expected to be best viewed on the island of Sulawesi, near Borneo, but will also be partially visible from Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Hawaii and northern Australia.

Additionally, if you're not in any of the above locations, you can still watch the event live on NASA's website starting at 8 p.m. on March 8.

The next solar eclipse is scheduled for August 21, 2017, and will be visible from the United States.

Thanh Hien

(According to CNN)