Solar eclipse on March 29—will it be visible in India?
What's the story
The first solar eclipse of 2025 is scheduled for later this month.
The partial eclipse is one of only two solar eclipses anticipated this year.
The event will occur on Saturday, March 29, and will start at around 4:50am EDT (2:20pm IST), peak at about 6:47am EDT (4:17pm IST), and end by around 8:43am EDT (6:13pm IST).
Viewing conditions
Eclipse visibility and global impact
Despite its timing, this solar eclipse won't be visible from India.
The best views are expected to be in North America where the event perfectly aligns with daylight hours.
However, observers in Asia, Africa, Europe, South America as well as parts of the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans will also witness this celestial event.
As the date nears, astronomy enthusiasts are gearing up for this celestial show.
Eclipse mechanics
Understanding solar eclipses
According to NASA, a solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, blocking some or all of the Sun's light and casting a shadow.
In a partial eclipse, the Sun, Moon, and Earth do not align perfectly; hence only part of the Sun appears covered.
During total or annular eclipses, people outside the path of totality or annularity can still see a partial eclipse.