9 hours Ago By Shubham Arora
The first solar eclipse of 2025 is set to occur on March 29, marking an exciting celestial event for skywatchers. This will be a partial solar eclipse, meaning the Moon will only cover a portion of the Sun. Several regions across the world will witness this phenomenon, including parts of Asia, North America, Europe, Africa, and the Arctic, with the best views in North America during sunrise.
Will India Witness The Surya Grahan? Unfortunately, India will not be able to witness the partial solar eclipse (or Surya Grahan) on March 29. According to astronomical data, the eclipse will be seen from Europe, northern parts of Asia, North America, South America, Africa, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Arctic Ocean. However, North American regions will get the best view as the eclipse aligns with sunrise in these areas.
Partial Solar Eclipse 2025: List Of Cities To Witness The Event If you are in any of the following cities, you may be able to witness the partial solar eclipse on March 29, 2025: North America: New York (USA), Montreal (Canada), Halifax (Canada), Presque Isle (USA), Augusta (USA), St. John's (Canada), Kuujjuaq (Canada)Europe: London (UK), Paris (France), Madrid (Spain), Berlin (Germany), Brussels (Belgium), Amsterdam (Netherlands), Dublin (Ireland), Reykjavik (Iceland), Oslo (Norway), Stockholm (Sweden), Helsinki (Finland)Africa: Casablanca (Morocco)Other locations: Nuuk (Greenland), Tórshavn (Faroe Islands), Longyearbyen (Svalbard, Norway), Belushya Guba (Russia) Why Is It Called ‘Partial Solar Eclipse’? A solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun. If the Moon completely covers the Sun, it is called a total solar eclipse.
However, when only a part of the Sun is obscured, it is known as a partial solar eclipse. Interestingly, a solar eclipse is often followed by a lunar eclipse around two weeks later. Solar Eclipse 2025 Date, Time And Duration As per Indian Standard Time (IST), the solar eclipse will start at 2:20 PM on March 29.
The maximum eclipse will occur at 4:17 PM, and the event will conclude by 6:13 PM, lasting for about four hours. How To Safely Watch A Solar Eclipse? Unlike a lunar eclipse, which can be viewed with the naked eye, a solar eclipse should never be observed directly. Staring at the Sun without proper eye protection can cause permanent eye damage.
To safely watch the event, use eclipse glasses or a solar viewing filter. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from Science, Technology Science and around the world..
