The final celestial event of the year, a Partial Solar Eclipse (Surya Grahan), is set to grace the skies on September 22, 2025. While skywatchers and astronomers in India will not be able to witness this rare phenomenon directly, enthusiasts can still follow the event live via various online platforms.
According to ancient Hindu scriptures, observing a Surya Grahan is traditionally considered inauspicious, as it is believed that the malefic planet Rahu impacts the Sun during this period. For this particular eclipse, the Sun will be transiting through the Virgo zodiac sign. Below, we delve into the essential details regarding the 2025 Surya Grahan.
Date and Time of Surya Grahan 2025
The Solar Eclipse will unfold across September 21st and 22nd, 2025. In Indian Standard Time (IST), the Surya Grahan will commence at 10:59 PM on September 21st, reach its peak at 1:11 AM on September 22nd, and conclude at 3:23 AM on September 22nd.
Will this Partial Solar Eclipse be visible in India?
Regrettably, for those in India eagerly anticipating this Surya Grahan, the partial solar eclipse will not be visible across the country.
Will there be Sutak Kaal in India?
Since the Solar Eclipse will not be visible in India, the traditional period of ‘Sutak Kaal’ will not be observed within the country. However, for Indians residing in regions where the Surya Grahan is visible, it is crucial to adhere to the customary rules and precautions associated with Sutak Kaal for personal well-being.
Where will this Solar Eclipse be visible?
This crescent sunrise solar eclipse will be observable only in specific parts of the world. Observers in Antarctica, the South Pacific, and New Zealand will have the unique opportunity to witness the Sun appearing in a distinctive crescent shape as it rises.
What is a Partial Solar Eclipse?
Unlike a total solar eclipse, where the Moon completely obscures the Sun, revealing only its ethereal corona, a partial solar eclipse occurs when only a portion of the Sun is covered by the Moon. This creates the visual effect of the Sun appearing as a crescent, as if a bite has been taken out of it.