Solar eclipse to stun country

An annular solar eclipse will occur on May 21 and can be observed in some parts across Vietnam, according to chairman of the Vietnam Amateur Club of Astronomy.

An annular solar eclipse will occur on May 21 and can be observed in some parts across Vietnam, according to Dang Vu Tuan Son, chairman of the Vietnam Amateur Club of Astronomy.
"Citizen in the capital will be able to see the eclipse between 5.20 – 6.13am. However, people in other parts of the country can only witness the event after 5.20am, Son said.

He added that it can be quite difficult to observe due to its fleeting occurrence and smog.

Son also warned that an annular eclipse is also dangerous to look at directly with the naked eye. Stargazers must use the pin-hole projection method or solar filters as safety precautions instead of cameras, binoculars and telescopes.