Solar Eclipse: The first solar eclipse of 2025 will occur on March 29, exciting sky watchers worldwide. It will be a partial solar eclipse witnessed from various regions of the world, offering a celestial sight to those who come under its observation.
Timing of the Eclipse
March 29, 2025 partial solar eclipse will begin at about 2:20 PM IST (Indian Standard Time), peak at 4:17 PM IST, and lastly complete by 6:13 PM IST. However, the below is the significance – the eclipse will not occur over India. Eclipses like ‘Sutak’ traditional norms thus will not apply in India.
Visibility Around the World
This heavenly occurrence will be viewed in various regions of the world. Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, South America, and the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans will view various phases of the eclipse. The locations best to see the eclipse will most likely be in North America as it will be very easily visible there.
What is a Partial Solar Eclipse
Partial solar eclipse is experienced when the Moon moves between the Earth and the Sun but not perfectly. This is because the Sun is only partially covered, and the remaining portion shines as a crescent shadow. The amount of covering the Sun receives depends on the place.
Implications for India
As the eclipse will not be visible in India, no religious rituals or routine modifications have been ordained. The ‘Sutak’ period, which is usually observed during eclipses as a period of fasting from some activities, does not apply in this case. Regular life and regular routines will thus go on as usual.
Safety Measures for Viewing
For the audience where the eclipse is visible, it’s also important to prioritize eye safety here. Wearing no adequate eye protection to watch a solar eclipse can cause serious damage to the eyes. Specialized eclipse glasses or indirect viewing techniques like pinhole projectors are ideal to watch the phenomenon safely.
Next Solar Eclipse
The following solar eclipse after March 29, 2025, is expected in September 2025. As with the March one, it will be a partial eclipse. Details of watching it from different places around the world, including India, will be made available nearer the time.