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The last solar eclipse of 2025, a partial one, will occur on September 21, a day before the September equinox. This eclipse will not be visible in India, but parts of the Southern Hemisphere, including Antarctica, southern New Zealand, and several Pacific islands, will witness the event.
A solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, partially or completely blocking sunlight. In a partial eclipse, only a portion of the Sun is obscured, creating a crescent-shaped view for observers.
The 2025 partial solar eclipse will be visible in:
- Antarctica, where up to 86% of the Sun will be covered
- Southern New Zealand, coinciding with sunrise, creating dramatic dawn views
- Pacific islands, with varying levels of obscuration: 32% in Tonga, 27% in Fiji, 23% in the Cook Islands, and 17% in Samoa
In India and South Asia, the eclipse will occur overnight and will not be visible directly. However, astronomy enthusiasts can watch it through online live streams.
Eclipse timings in India (IST):
- Begins: 10:59 pm, September 21
- Maximum: 1:11 am, September 22
- Ends: 3:23 am, September 22
The eclipse is notable for its proximity to the September equinox, marking the start of spring in the Southern Hemisphere and autumn in the Northern Hemisphere.
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Upcoming solar eclipses include an annular eclipse on February 17, 2026, visible from Africa, South America, and Antarctica, and a total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, which will be seen from Greenland, Iceland, Russia, Portugal, and Spain. In 2027, an annular eclipse on February 6 and a total eclipse on August 2 are expected to be visible in parts of India.
