Surya Grahan 2025: Details on March 29 Solar Eclipse Visibility in India
A partial solar eclipse will occur on March 29, 2025, lasting four hours, but will not be visible in India. The event will mainly be seen in areas like northeastern Canada and Greenland. Observers must use safe viewing methods to prevent eye damage.
On March 29, 2025, a partial solar eclipse will occur for approximately four hours as the moon transits in front of the Sun. This will mark the first solar eclipse of the year in India, with visibility extending across select areas of the Northern Hemisphere, including northeastern Canada and northern Russia, most of Europe, and parts of North Africa and northeastern North America.
In India, the partial solar eclipse will not be visible, even though it will peak at 4:17:27 p.m. according to Indian Standard Time (IST), starting at 2:20:43 p.m. and concluding at 4:13:45 p.m. The primary visibility of this phenomenon will be concentrated in regions like Greenland where the eclipse is maximum.
A solar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Moon, and Earth align, with a total solar eclipse occurring when the moon completely obscures the Sun. Observing a solar eclipse with the naked eye is unsafe and can lead to retinal damage. Safe viewing methods include using certified eclipse glasses that meet the ISO 12312-2 standard or viewing through a pinhole projection technique with cardboard sheets.
The partial solar eclipse on March 29, 2025, offers a viewing opportunity primarily for those in the Northern Hemisphere, particularly in specific regions like Canada and Europe. Unfortunately, it will not be visible in India. Observers must follow safety guidelines, utilizing appropriate glasses or indirect viewing methods to protect their eyesight during such events.
Original Source: www.thehindu.com
