The moon’s journey across the sun has fascinated people for centuries and turned bright daylight into a surreal dusk. Such heavenly events show the delicate alignment of the earth, moon and sun, and remind us of the precision of our universe. In September 2025, Skywatchers will see the last solar of the year. It will be a partial eclipse, where the moon hides part of the sun in certain regions. Unfortunately, the timing puts it under the horizon for India, which means the country will not see it. Instead, the best views in the Southern Hemisphere, including Eastern Australia, New Zealand and Antarctica, are. When is the solar eclipse in September 2025? The partial solar eclipse is scheduled for September 21. In some places, up to 85% of the sun’s disc will be covered by the moon. According to timing: Starting: 10:59 Hours ist, September 21 MAXIMUM: 1:11 AM ist, September 22 END: 3:23 am Ist, September 22 For India, the sun will already undergo, making the eclipse invisible to observers across the country. Where will the eclipse worldwide be visible? The eclipse in September 2025 will be seen best in the Southern Hemisphere. Skywatchers in Eastern Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and the Pacific Islands will enjoy the spectacle. Antarctica offers the most dramatic views, with a large part of the sun darkened by the shade of the moon. Large pieces of the Pacific will also experience partial coverage, giving island communities a rare look. Countries in Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas, including India, will completely miss this solar phenomenon. Why is it called a ‘partial solar eclipse’? A solar eclipse occurs when the moon moves directly between the earth and the sun. Depending on alignment, eclipse can be total, annular, hybrid or partial. In September 2025, the shade of the moon will not fully cover the sun. Observers in the penumbra – the lighter part of the shade – will see that the sun looks like a ‘bite’ has been taken out of it, creating the partial eclipse effect. Will India see any solar eclipse soon? Indian skywatchers will need patience. The next solar eclipse visible from India will take place on August 2, 2027, when most of the country will see a partial solar eclipse in the late afternoon and early evening. Until then, enthusiasts in India can follow global lively streams and observational material to look at the eclipse of September 2025 from afar. Which eclipse comes after 2025? Astronomers notice that eclipse often occurs in clusters. After September 2025: February 2026: an annular solar eclipse, or ‘ring of fire’, visible about Antarctica. August 2026: A total solar eclipse will cattle over the Arctic, Greenland, Iceland and parts of Spain. These events emphasize the global attraction of eclipse, as different regions are their turn to see rare alignments.
Solar Eclipse 2025: Date, time and visibility. Will India see the last ‘Surya Grahan’ of the year?
