Don’t miss the last Solar Eclipse of 2025: Key facts you should know
Five important things you need to know about this upcoming solar eclipse:
1st Date and Time: Late at night in early September – September 21st
Eclipse will start on September 21 at 23:00 and will continue in the early 22 September and approximately 3:24 am IST. This will not appear from the country, as it takes place overnight in India. It is a partial solar eclipse, ie only part of the sun is hidden by the moon. Nevertheless, it promises an interesting screen for people in visibility areas.
2. Limited visibility: only in some southern hemisphere regions
According to NASA, the eclipse can only be seen from certain areas in the southern hemisphere – from some parts of the Eastern Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and South Pacific Ocean. Some places can take a look at the eaves of the South Atlantic. However, countries like India, Europe, Africa and America will miss due to time differences and the position of the sun.
3. There is no milk observation in India
In the Indian tradition, a milk period is observed during eclipses and indicates a spiritual warning time in which religious activities are paused. However, this only applies when the eclipse appears locally. Since this eclipse does not appear in India, milk rules will not apply.
4. Part of an intense heavenly moon
This solar eclipse closely follows in the heels of a month eclipse, which is expected to take place in the beginning of September 7, 2025. With two major events in a month, astronomy enthusiasts and global sky audiences have many things to be excited about.
5. What exactly is the partial solar eclipse?
A solar eclipse takes place when the moon moves between the Earth and the Sun and prevents some or all of the light of the sun. In a partial solar eclipse, only part of the sun is closed – depends on where you are. Although not as dramatic as a total eclipse, it still offers a unique and rare visual experience for observers in the right places.
[With TOI inputs]
