New Delhi: The final solar eclipse of the year will take place on Sunday, September 21, 2025, offering a celestial spectacle visible from select parts of the world. The event will be a partial solar eclipse, beginning at 10:59 p.m. IST (1:29 p.m. EDT) and concluding at 3:23 a.m. IST (5:53 p.m. EDT) on September 22.
Key Timings
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Start of Eclipse: 10:59 p.m. IST (1:29 p.m. EDT)
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Maximum Eclipse: 1:11 a.m. IST (3:41 p.m. EDT)
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End of Eclipse: 3:23 a.m. IST (5:53 p.m. EDT)
At its peak, the Moon will cover a significant portion of the Sun, creating the most dramatic phase of the partial eclipse.
Where Will It Be Visible?
The eclipse will be visible across:
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Australia
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Antarctica
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The Pacific Ocean
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The Atlantic Ocean
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Parts of New Zealand
In India, however, the eclipse will not be visible as it occurs after sunset. Astronomy enthusiasts in the country can follow live streams broadcast by global observatories and space portals.
What Is a Partial Solar Eclipse?
A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, temporarily obscuring sunlight. In a partial solar eclipse, the Moon covers only a portion of the Sun, creating a striking but less dramatic effect than a total eclipse.
Upcoming Eclipses
This marks the last solar eclipse of 2025. The next will occur on February 17, 2026, when an annular eclipse will be visible across parts of Antarctica, Africa, South America, and the Indian and Atlantic Oceans. Later in August 2026, a total solar eclipse is expected, offering one of the most anticipated astronomical events of the decade.
Safety Precautions
Experts emphasize the importance of proper eye protection while viewing solar eclipses. Eclipse glasses equipped with solar filters must be used, as ordinary sunglasses are unsafe. Directly looking at the Sun, even during a partial eclipse, can cause permanent eye damage.
The only exception is the brief period of totality—when the Sun is completely obscured—during which eclipse glasses may be removed. Since this is a partial eclipse, glasses should remain on throughout.
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