The second and final solar eclipse of 2025 is scheduled for September 21st, presenting a partial solar eclipse. This astronomical event holds significance across various cultures, including India, where it is often associated with religious and astrological beliefs. Solar eclipses are traditionally regarded as inauspicious, prompting specific precautions and rituals.
A solar eclipse occurs during a new moon when the Moon aligns between the Earth and the Sun. A partial solar eclipse happens when the Moon partially obscures the Sun’s disc. NASA explains that this occurs when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are not perfectly aligned, causing only a portion of the Sun to be covered, resulting in a crescent shape.
This particular solar eclipse will not be visible from India, as it will occur during the night. The regions that will witness the partial solar eclipse include Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica, and several Pacific Ocean islands. The eclipse will begin at 17:29 UTC (22:59 IST), reach its maximum at 19:41 UTC (01:11 IST on September 22), and conclude at 21:53 UTC (03:23 IST on September 22).