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The year 2025 is set to witness a total of four celestial eclipses; two partial solar eclipses and two total lunar eclipses. Among these, only one total lunar eclipse will be visible from India.
The first total lunar eclipse of the year will occur on March 14. While this event will be visible across America, Western Europe, Western Africa, and several other regions, it will not be observable from India. Similarly, the first partial solar eclipse, scheduled for March 29, will also remain out of view for India.
The most anticipated event for Indian observers will be the lunar eclipse on the night of September 7. This celestial phenomenon will be visible across India and parts of Asia. The eclipse will begin at 8:58 pm and conclude at 2:25 am, with the total lunar phase lasting from 10:00 pm to 12:22 am. During this period, the moon will appear in a blood-red hue.
The final partial solar eclipse of the year is slated to take place between September 21 and 22. Like the other solar eclipse, this one will also not be visible from India. Notably, this eclipse will primarily be observable from select regions in Australia and Antarctica.
Astronomer Suvendu Pattnaik shed light on the year's astronomical events and said, “In the year 2025, there are a total of four eclipses that will take place. Out of these, two are partial solar eclipses, and two are total lunar eclipses. Both the solar eclipses will not be visible from India. The second solar eclipse will take place but will only be visible from certain areas of Australia and Antarctica. Out of the two lunar eclipses, one will be visible from outside of India.”
“However, the lunar eclipse that will happen on September 7 and 8 will be visible in India. It can be witnessed with the naked eye and will last for a long period, being visible until 12:22 AM.”
