Curious about the final solar spectacle of 2025? The question that’s been circling, will it happen on September 20, 21, or 23?, finally has a clear answer. Mark your calendars: a partial solar eclipse will grace the skies on September 21, 2025, when the Moon will briefly cover a portion of the Sun, creating a striking celestial event for parts of the Southern Hemisphere.
Time Details (in UTC and IST)
The main eclipse timeline is as follows (in UTC):
Beginning: 17:29 UTC
Maximum Position: 19:41 UTC
End: 21:53 UTC
Indian Standard Time (IST), this eclipse will begin at 10:59 pm on September 21 and last until 3:23 am on September 22.
Visibility Area
This partial solar eclipse will be visible in parts of the Southern Hemisphere, specifically:
Australia
New Zealand
Antarctica and several islands in the Pacific Ocean.
It will not be visible in India and most of Asia, as it will occur at night in India.
Why is the 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.
Precautions and Viewing Tips
People in areas where this eclipse will be visible should
Use only certified solar eclipse glasses or filters.
Never look directly at the Sun with the naked eye.
Even a partial eclipse can cause serious eye damage.
If you are in areas where it will be visible, it can be an interesting astronomical spectacle just be sure to practice safety.
Also Read: Solar Eclipse 2025 – When Is Surya Grahan And Will It Be Visible From India?
