Taregna (Bihar), July 22 - Thousands of people who have gathered in this Bihar village to witness the century's largest total eclipse are disappointed as the Sun remained hidden under the cloudy sky.

The eclipse was to begin at 5:29 a.m just after the sunrise but the cloudy sky spoiled the mood of the thousands of people, children and adults, who thronged there to watch the celestial spectacle

However, people are optimistic for a more clear picture when the eclipse will reach its totality at 6:24 a.m.

The total eclipse is expected to last three minutes and 48 seconds at Taregna, which has hit national and international headlines as the celestial phenomenon was believed to be the best glimpsed from here.