Solar eclipse will be visible in Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica & Pacific Islands.
Auckland will see 60%, Christchurch 69%, Invercargill up to 72%.
In India, it will take place between 11 PM–3:23 AM IST.
The sky is gearing up for another rare celestial event – the last solar eclipse of 2025, set to occur on September 21. Unlike a total solar eclipse, this one will be partial, which means the Moon will cover only a portion of the Sun, creating a crescent-shaped solar disc. While a treat for astronomy enthusiasts worldwide, skywatchers in India will unfortunately miss out on witnessing it live. Notably, the entire celestial show will last over four hours, with peak visibility in the Southern Hemisphere, including Australia, New Zealand, and parts of Antarctica. In India, the eclipse will happen during the night, so skywatchers here will miss out on seeing it live. Still, it remains an important celestial event.
SurveyHere’s the date and time of the eclipse, where it will be visible, and all other details we know.
Solar eclipse 2025: Visibility in India and other parts of the world
The September 2025 solar eclipse will be best viewed from the Southern Hemisphere, with regions like Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica, and several Pacific island nations will have for prime visibility.
New Zealand: Cities like Auckland will see up to 60% coverage, while Christchurch (69%), Wellington (66%), and Invercargill (72%) will experience even more spectacular views.
Pacific Islands: Tonga will witness a 32% eclipse, Fiji 27%, the Cook Islands 23%, and Samoa around 17%.
Antarctica: Coverage will vary from just 5% at Marambio Base to a massive 72% at Mario Zucchelli Station. The Ross Ice Shelf will see about 65%, while McMurdo Station gets around 69%.
For observers in these regions, the eclipse will occur during daylight hours, offering ideal conditions for viewing. However, in India, the eclipse coincides with nighttime hours (11:00 PM to 3:23 AM IST), making it completely invisible across the country. So, sky enthusiasts here will have to rely on online live streams and international broadcasts to experience the event.
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Solar eclipse 2025 date and time
The partial solar eclipse of September 2025 will occur on Sunday, September 21, 2025, and due to time zones, the eclipse will extend into the early morning of Monday, September 22, in specific locations.
The eclipse is a partial one, meaning the Moon won’t completely cover the Sun. The entire event will last over four hours. Here are the key times in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC):
Partial eclipse begins: 17:29 UTC (22:59:43 IST) on September 21
Maximum eclipse: 19:41 UTC (01:11:59) on September 21
Partial eclipse ends: 21:53 UTC (03:23:45) on September 21
Unlike a total solar eclipse, which has a narrow path of totality, this partial eclipse will be visible over a wider area. It’s best seen from the Southern Hemisphere, primarily in Australia and New Zealand, where viewers will see the eclipse during their early morning hours. Antarctica will have the longest viewing period, followed by various Pacific Islands and Oceania nations.
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