THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Aditya L1 probe will celebrate tomorrow's total solar eclipse, though not visible in India. This will be the first solar eclipse since the spacecraft arrived at Lagrange Point.

Aditya can see the Sun unobstructed even during the eclipse, understand the changes that occur in the sun and the characteristics that occur when the radiation does not reach the earth and know the radiation of the sun's rays and the changes it causes in space.

Eclipse-induced changes in the solar photosphere, chromosphere, and ultraviolet spectrum can also be closely monitored. Preparations for that have been made by ISRO. Aditya has six instruments. The eclipsing Sun will be observed by the visible emission line coronagraph and ultraviolet imaging telescope.

A total solar eclipse is when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun and the Moon completely covers the Sun. Tomorrow, the total solar eclipse will be visible from 12:23 pm to 4:40 pm in the United States, Mexico and Canada. States from Texas to Maine in the United States will see a total solar eclipse. Elsewhere in the USA, some Caribbean countries, Colombia, Venezuela, Spain, Britain, Portugal and Iceland will be able to see a partial eclipse.

Researchers believe that a total solar eclipse will be a rare experience. The eclipse will not be visible in most Asian countries including India. The eclipse will last from 9:13 PM on April 8 to 2:22 AM on April 9. The Solar Orbiter, a joint mission of the European Space Agency and NASA, will also observe the eclipse. NASA is hosting a live program featuring the experience of those watching from the space station and the views of experts. A similar total solar eclipse will be on May 21, 2031 and will be visible in Kerala and Tamil Nadu.