In Taregna, people were disappointed as cloudy skies prevented them from witnessing the celestial phenomenon. Hundreds of tourist and scientists from around the world had gathered in the Bihar village.

The eclipse was to begin at 5:29 a.m in Gaya and Patna and it was to end at 7:41 a.m. at Dibrugarh.

Thick clouds and heavy rains in Mumbai, Konkan region and most part of the Maharashtra prevented people from viewing the eclipse. Overcast skies spoiled the show in Himachal Pradesh too.

The total phase of the eclipse lasted for about 6 minutes and 44 seconds, making it the longest eclipse of the century. The next such celestial spectacle will take place in 2132.