Your Guide to Viewing the Rare Hybrid Solar Eclipse This Week

A rare hybrid solar eclipse will be visible on Thursday, creating an annular or a total solar eclipse, depending on where you stand in relation to the moon. During this eclipse, a total eclipse will be visible in western Australia, Timor-Leste, and Indonesia, while a partial solar eclipse will be visible in Southeast Asia, the East Indies, Australia, the Philippines, and New Zealand. It is never safe to look directly at the sun's rays, and during a partial eclipse, it is important to wear eclipse glasses at all times. The next hybrid eclipse is expected to occur on November 14th, 2031.