A partial solar eclipse will occur on September 21, 2025, when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, covering a portion of the solar disk.
While this celestial event is expected to offer a spectacular view in several regions of the Southern Hemisphere, it will not be visible in India due to its late-night timing.
Eclipse Timings (IST)
According to Space.com, the eclipse will unfold over several hours:
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Start: 10:59 PM IST (1:29 PM EDT)
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Maximum Eclipse: 1:11 AM IST (3:41 PM EDT)
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End: 3:23 AM IST (5:53 PM EDT)
This will be the last solar eclipse of 2025 and a key event for astronomy enthusiasts worldwide.
Where It Will Be Visible
The September 21 partial solar eclipse will be visible across the Southern Hemisphere, including:
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Australia
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Antarctica
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Pacific Ocean
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Atlantic Ocean
Observers in Asia, Africa, and most of the Americas will miss the event. For viewers in India, the Sun will have already set, making the phenomenon invisible from the country.
LWhat Is a Partial Solar Eclipse?
A partial solar eclipse occurs when the Moon covers only a part of the Sun as seen from Earth. Depending on the alignment of the Sun, Moon, and Earth, eclipses can be total, annular, hybrid, or partial.
During this event, skywatchers in the visibility zones will see the Moon gradually obscure part of the Sun, creating a dramatic visual effect.
Next Solar Eclipse
The next solar eclipse will take place on February 15, 2026. It will be an annular solar eclipse — also known as a “ring of fire” eclipse — visible in parts of Antarctica, Africa, South America, the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans. Like the September event, it will not be visible in India.
