Sky gazers and astronomy enthusiasts from many regions across the globe will get a celestial treat on March 8 and 9 in the form of total solar eclipse. If weather allows, thousands of space enthusiasts from South East Asia will be able to see the eclipse on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Citizens of Palembang, capital of Indonesia’s South Sumatra province, will be the first to catch a view of solar eclipse. The event is estimated to occur around 7:20 am in Palembang, as per reports.

A solar eclipse is one that takes place when our moon passes between earth and the sun. During the event, the moon fully or partially blocks the sun’s light from reaching earth. People all across the world who want to witness the celestial event this week can also watch it on internet. Slooh Community Observatory has announced to live-stream the spectacle from 6 pm onwards on Tuesday.

During this week’s solar eclipse, moon will obscure the sun completely for 90 seconds to four minutes. The time will depend on the location. People in the regions and islands in the Pacific Ocean will be able to see the event for a longer time than any other region.

The eclipse will also be visible from Indonesia, but as per recent weather reports, unfavorable weather could interfere with the view.

The total solar eclipse will begin in the Indian Ocean and move across other regions of Indonesia. The celestial show will end in the northern Pacific Ocean. People from East Asia, South Asia and Australia will also be able to see the event. Some of these regions may see a partial eclipse where the moon covers only some parts of the sun. Other enthusiasts can watch it on the Internet.