Surya Grahan 2025: Partial Solar Eclipse Details and Visibility in India
The first solar eclipse of 2025, a partial eclipse, occurs Saturday but will not be visible in India. It is visible from parts of Europe and North America, with specific timings for various regions. Adequate eye protection is advised during the event.
The first solar eclipse of 2025, known as Surya Grahan, is a partial solar eclipse set to take place on Saturday. Globally, sky enthusiasts are excited to witness this astronomical event. In Vedic astrology, this time is viewed as inauspicious, where individuals are recommended to refrain from food and drink, while engaging in meditation is encouraged during the eclipse.
This partial solar eclipse will be visible from regions including Asia, Africa, Europe, the Atlantic Ocean, the Arctic Ocean, North America, and South America. However, due to geographical constraints, India will not experience visibility. The moon’s shadow will not traverse the country during this event.
NASA indicates that, on March 29, the partial solar eclipse will be observed mainly across Europe, Northwestern Africa, Greenland, Iceland, sections of the northeastern United States, and eastern Canada. Importantly, this eclipse will not be seen from India.
In Indian Standard Time (IST), the eclipse will commence at 2:21 PM and conclude at 6:14 PM, with its zenith occurring at 4:17 PM. The total duration of the eclipse is approximately 3 hours and 53 minutes worldwide. In contrast, the US schedule lists the eclipse starting at 4:50 AM EDT and ending at 8:43 AM EDT, peaking at 6:47 AM EDT.
Observing a solar eclipse necessitates proper eye protection to avoid harmful UV exposure. Eclipse glasses are recommended for safe viewing of this celestial phenomenon.
The first solar eclipse of 2025, a partial event, will not be visible in India due to the moon’s shadow not passing over the country. Regions such as Europe and parts of North America will witness this event. Individuals are advised to practice caution and use proper eye protection when observing the eclipse, which is marked by specific significant times according to local time zones.
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