Skywatchers around the world are preparing for the last solar eclipse of 2025, set to take place this September. However, for astronomy enthusiasts in India, thereβs disappointmentβthis celestial event will not be visible across the country.
The eclipse will primarily be seen in parts of the Southern Hemisphere, including eastern Australia, New Zealand, and Antarctica. It is expected to be a partial solar eclipse, where only a portion of the Sun will be covered by the Moon. While it wonβt be a total eclipse, it still offers a spectacular sight for those in the right regions.
For Indians, the absence of visibility doesnβt lessen the importance of the event. Solar eclipses have long fascinated astronomers, astrologers, and cultural observers. In many traditions, eclipses are considered significant, with age-old practices of avoiding food, chanting mantras, and conducting rituals still being observed.
Scientists, meanwhile, stress the importance of eclipses for studying the Sunβs corona, solar flares, and magnetic field behavior. Even a partial eclipse provides valuable data for space research organizations worldwide.
India will next experience visible solar eclipses in upcoming years, with future dates expected to draw large crowds of skywatchers and researchers alike.
π In short, while the September 2025 eclipse skips India, it reminds us of the cosmic dance between the Earth, Moon, and Sun, and why eclipses remain one of the most awe-inspiring natural spectacles.