Solar Eclipse 2025: Many people are wondering if a solar eclipse will happen on January 29, 2025, since it falls in the second half of the month. Solar eclipses, however, only happen during a new moon when the Moon moves between the Sun and the Earth, blocking sunlight either partially or full. There is no solar eclipse on January 29, 2025. The first eclipse of the year will take place on March 29, 2025.
What is a Solar Eclipse?
A solar eclipse takes place when the Moon casts a shadow on Earth. NASA explains that this shadow has two parts:- The umbra, where the Sun is fully blocked, causing a total eclipse, whereas the penumbra, the only part of the Sun is covered, causing to a partial eclipse.
Since the Moon’s shadow is only about 480 km (300 miles) wide, a total eclipse lasts just a few minutes in any location before the Earth’s rotation moves the shadow across different regions.
When Will the First Solar Eclipse of 2025 Happen?
There are 4 kinds of solar eclipses: Annular, Total, Hybrid and Partial. In 2025, two solar eclipses will take place:
March 29, 2025: A Partial Solar Eclipse universally visible in parts of Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Arctic Ocean.
September 21, 2025: Another Partial Solar Eclipse likewise visible in Antarctica, Australia, the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean.
Surya Grahan 2025: Cultural and Scientific Significance
Solar eclipses, also known as Surya Grahan, are fascinating celestial events that interest both astronomers and astrologers. The eclipse occurs when the Moon, Earth, and Sun align, causing the Moon to block sunlight and cast a shadow on the Earth.
For many, a solar eclipse is a spectacular visual event. However, in Indian traditions, it holds deep cultural and astrological significance. Hindus carefully observe the duration and timing of the eclipse due to religious beliefs.
Will the First Solar Eclipse-2025 Be Visible in India?
According to Time and Date, the first solar eclipse of the year will not be visible in India, including New Delhi and other major cities. However, it will be visible in regions such as Northern Asia, Europe, North and West Africa, North America, and parts of South America.
Surya Grahan 2025 Timing
Since the eclipse will not be visible in India, it will not have any direct impact. However, global timings for the event are:
Eclipse begins: 08:50:43 Universal Time (14:20:43 Indian Time)
Peak Eclipse: 10:47:27 Universal Time (16:17:27 Indian Time)
Eclipse ends: 12:43:45 Universal Time (18:13:45 Indian Time)
Why is This Solar Eclipse Special?
Interestingly, on March 29, 2025, Saturn will also transition into the zodiac sign Pisces. This rare coincidence of a solar eclipse and a planetary shift is believed to have an impact on different zodiac signs, according to astrologers.