Rare hybrid solar eclipse observed from Vietnam

A very rare hybrid solar eclipse phenomenon took place at noon on April 20. Notably, this phenomenon cannot be observed in every place in the world.
This is also a very rare astronomical phenomenon for observers in Vietnam in this decade. (Photo: Minh Hoa)
This is also a very rare astronomical phenomenon for observers in Vietnam in this decade. (Photo: Minh Hoa)
It took place from about 10:36 am to 12:6 pm, and peaked at 11:20 am. (Photo: Minh Hoa)

It took place from about 10:36 am to 12:6 pm, and peaked at 11:20 am. (Photo: Minh Hoa)

Observers need to use specialised equipment to be able to see the best image, as well as to keep their eyes safe. (Photo: Truong Thanh Long - Binh Dinh)

Observers need to use specialised equipment to be able to see the best image, as well as to keep their eyes safe. (Photo: Truong Thanh Long - Binh Dinh)

When a hybrid solar eclipse occurs, some regions of the Earth will see a partial or annular phase, and some places will see a total eclipse. Then the sun was hidden and revealed a fiery light. (Photo: Ken Pham - Gia Lai)

When a hybrid solar eclipse occurs, some regions of the Earth will see a partial or annular phase, and some places will see a total eclipse. Then the sun was hidden and revealed a fiery light. (Photo: Ken Pham - Gia Lai)

A hybrid eclipse is a type of partial solar eclipse, but with a special combination of the two phenomena of total solar eclipse and annular solar eclipse. (Photo: HAAC)

A hybrid eclipse is a type of partial solar eclipse, but with a special combination of the two phenomena of total solar eclipse and annular solar eclipse. (Photo: HAAC)

It is known that in this eclipse in Vietnam, only a few provinces and cities in the southern region can be observed with a relatively low coverage rate. (Photo: Le Anh Hoang - Binh Duong)

It is known that in this eclipse in Vietnam, only a few provinces and cities in the southern region can be observed with a relatively low coverage rate. (Photo: Le Anh Hoang - Binh Duong)

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