Final Solar Eclipse of 2025 on Sunday, Not Visible from India

New Delhi, Sept 2025 : After the awe-inspiring Total Lunar Eclipse, or Blood Moon, earlier this year, stargazers are now preparing for another celestial spectacle. The last solar eclipse of 2025 is set to occur on Sunday night (Indian time), drawing interest from astronomy enthusiasts around the globe.

Unlike the lunar eclipse that captivated audiences worldwide, this partial solar eclipse will not be visible from India. Instead, observers in certain regions of Australia, Antarctica, the Pacific Ocean, and the Atlantic Ocean will have the opportunity to witness the rare event.

A solar eclipse takes place when the Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun, casting a shadow that either partially or completely blocks sunlight. In the case of Sunday’s eclipse, only a portion of the Sun will be obscured. In some regions, up to 85 percent of the Sun’s disk is expected to be covered by the Moon.

According to astronomers, the event will begin at 10:59 p.m. IST on Sunday, reach its peak at 1:11 a.m. early Monday, and conclude by 3:23 a.m. The gradual progression of the eclipse will give skywatchers outside India a few hours to witness the phenomenon.

The year 2025 has been remarkable for celestial events, featuring four eclipses in total — two partial solar eclipses and two total lunar eclipses. Sunday’s partial solar eclipse marks the final eclipse of the year.

Interestingly, the event coincides with a significant astronomical occurrence — the autumnal equinox, which will fall on September 22. The equinox marks the official beginning of fall in the Northern Hemisphere. On this day, the Sun is positioned directly above the equator, resulting in nearly equal lengths of day and night across the globe.

The alignment during an equinox serves as a reminder of Earth’s delicate tilt and balance in orbit, while the eclipse itself offers a dramatic glimpse of cosmic mechanics in action.

Looking ahead, skywatchers will not have to wait long for the next solar eclipses, which are scheduled for February 17 and August 12, 2026. However, these too will not be visible from India. The country’s astronomy enthusiasts will need to wait until August 2027, when a solar eclipse will once again grace Indian skies.

Together, these events highlight 2025 as a year of stunning astronomical phenomena, inspiring scientists and skywatchers alike to look upward in wonder.

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