Though it will not be a total solar eclipse, the occurence of this natural phenomenon towards the late evening would create a situation that feels like an early nightfall.
Unlike total eclipse which will see the sun being covered by the moon, the annular or partial solar eclipse is not like total eclipse will see the sun looking like a ring circling the moon.
Due to this, there will be gradual darkness due to the sunlight being blocked as well as the moon's shadow covering the earth.
It may cause diurnal (active during the day) animals such as birds to be confused and 'tricked' into returning to their nests earlier than usual.
The annular solar eclipse will occur for three hours and 45 minutes starting from the Indian Ocean to western side of Indonesia.
The 'first touch' where the position of the moon starts to block sunlight is expected at around 4.30pm. The moon will continue to be in the way of the sun and forms a crescent shape until eventually causing total darkness by 5.50pm.
It may or may not be an auspicious occasion for the Chinese community who are celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year of the Ox this year.
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