B.G. Siddharth, director of the B.M. Birla Science Centre in Hyderabad said the partial eclipse was not visible due to the dense clouds. The scientists at the centre were disappointed as were a large number of star-gazers and school children who had come to the Birla Planetarium to watch the eclipse which lasted for nearly one-and-a half hours.

All major temples across the state including Lord Venkateswara temple in Tirupati were shut for the eclipse. They will re-open after purification rituals later in the day. However, special prayers were held at Srikalahasti temple, which was not closed during the event.