Solar Eclipse can be seen in Asia and America on 20th & 21st May 2012. Moon will cover this scene. Sun will appear to be a glittering ring. In India this unique scene could not be seen. However in cities like Agarthala, Darjeeling, Gangtok etc. it could be witnessed only for about ten minutes.
According to the Director of B.M. Birla Planetarium, Dr. B.G. Siddarth in America this scene could be clearly witnessed.
In India it could be seen only for about ten minutes at 5 am on 21st May. He said that it will not cast any adverse effects. All those who believe in superstitions need not worry about this phenomenon.
——Siasat News