Surya Grahan 2025- The month of September is going to witness another astronomical phenomenon after the Lunar eclipse that occurred on September 7. The second and final solar eclipse of 2025 is set to occur on September 21. It will be a partial solar eclipse. While a solar eclipse is a significant astronomical phenomenon, it also carries religious and astrological meaning in various cultures including India. Traditionally, solar eclipses are considered inauspicious, and people are often advised to follow specific precautions and rituals during the event.
Why does a solar eclipse occur?
A solar eclipse occurs on a new moon day when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun and all three celestial bodies are in alignment. A partial solar eclipse occurs when the solar disc is partially blocked by the lunar disc. According to NASA, ‘Partial solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth but the Sun, Moon, and Earth are not perfectly lined up. Only a part of the Sun will appear to be covered, giving it a crescent shape.
Surya Grahan 2025: check date, time and visibility in India
While it is one of the interesting astronomical events, the final solar eclipse of the year will not be visible from India. As it will occur during night in India, it will have no visibility here. Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and several islands in the Pacific Ocean will witness the partial solar eclipse. Notably, it will occur on Sunday, September 21, 2025.
| Event | Time (UTC) | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|
| Eclipse Begins | 17:29 | 22:59 IST |
| Maximum Eclipse | 19:41 | 01:11 IST (Sep 22) |
| Eclipse Ends | 21:53 | 03:23 IST (Sep 22) |
Why is this eclipse special?
This will be the last solar eclipse of 2025 and will occur near the September equinox, a time when day and night are nearly equal on Earth, making this astronomical event all the more interesting. Also, this eclipse falls during the Pitru Paksha/Shraddha period. However, since it will not be visible in India, religious rules like Sutak will not apply.
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