Last Solar Eclipse Of 2025 Tomorrow Night, Won't Be Visible In India

The eclipse will be visible across the South Pacific.

After observing a Total Lunar Eclipse or Blood Moon, sky enthusiasts around the world are anticipating another celestial event as the final solar eclipse of 2025 will occur on Sunday night.

The last solar eclipse of 2025, taking place on September 21, will be partial and will not be visible from India. Residents in certain areas of Australia, Antarctica, the Pacific Ocean, and the Atlantic Ocean may have the opportunity to observe this astronomical phenomenon.

A solar eclipse happens when the Moon moves directly between the Sun and Earth, causing the Moon to cast a shadow on Earth and completely block sunlight. However, during a partial eclipse, only 85 percent of the Sun will be covered by the Moon in some locations.

During a partial eclipse, Earth's shadow appears very dark on the side of the Moon facing our planet. What observers see from Earth during a partial lunar eclipse depends on the alignment of the Sun, Earth, and Moon.

The event will commence at 10.59 pm IST on Sunday night, reach its maximum at 1.11 am IST early Monday, and conclude at 3.23 am IST.

The year 2025 featured four eclipses, two partial solar eclipses and two total lunar eclipses. The partial eclipse on Sunday night represents the second and final eclipse of 2025.

It will also take place one day before the autumnal equinox or the official beginning of fall in the northern hemisphere, which occurs on September 22.

Astronomically, this marks the time when the Sun positions itself exactly above the equator.

On this day, Earth is neither tilted toward nor away from the Sun, resulting in both day and night lasting almost exactly 12 hours (with a few minor exceptions).

Meanwhile, the next solar eclipses are scheduled for February 17 and August 12, 2026. While these will again not be visible from India, the country will have the opportunity to witness a solar eclipse in August 2027.

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