New Delhi, Sept. 18 -- A partial solar eclipse will take place on September 21-22, with the moon passing between Earth and the sun and covering part of the solar disk. The event will be visible to more than 16 million people across the southern hemisphere. Parts of Australia, New Zealand, several Pacific islands, and Antarctica will witness up to 86% of the partial solar eclipse, Forbes reported. Time and Date said that the partial solar eclipse will take place at 1:29 p.m. EDT (1729 GMT) and will end at 5:53 p.m. EDT (2153 GMT).

Those outside the partial solar eclipse viewing zone can follow the live coverage via Time and Date's livestream. It will be hosted on Space.com.

The first contact happens when the moon's shadow touches the sun...