First Solar Eclipse 2025: March 2025 is set to be an exciting month for astronomy enthusiasts, with back-to-back celestial events. A Lunar Eclipse is scheduled to occur on March 14, followed by the first Solar Eclipse of the year on March 29. These astronomical phenomena offer a fascinating experience for skywatchers worldwide.
Solar Eclipse 2025: Date, Time, and Visibility
The Solar Eclipse on March 29, 2025, will be the first of the year. This event occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, casting a shadow that partially or completely blocks sunlight.
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According to the Panchang, this Solar Eclipse will not be visible in India. However, people in regions such as Asia, Africa, Europe, the Atlantic Ocean, the Arctic Ocean, and America will have the opportunity to witness it.
For those eager to observe this phenomenon, it is crucial to avoid looking at the Sun directly. Viewing the eclipse without proper eye protection can cause serious damage. To safely watch the event, use eclipse glasses, telescopes with solar filters, or binoculars designed for solar observation.
Solar Eclipses in 2025
In 2025, there will be two Solar Eclipses:
- March 29, 2025 – Not visible from India.
- September 22, 2025 – Also not visible from India.
Lunar Eclipses in 2025
The year 2025 will also witness two Lunar Eclipses. The first one is on March 14, coinciding with the festival of Holi, but it will not be visible from India.
Lunar Eclipse on March 14, 2025: Timing and Details
- Duration: 1 hour and 4 minutes
- Start Time: 9:29 AM (IST)
- Peak Time: 12:29 PM (IST)
- End Time: 3:39 PM (IST)
This eclipse will be a Blood Moon, where the Moon appears red due to the Earth’s shadow.
Second Lunar Eclipse: September 7, 2025
Unlike the first, the second Lunar Eclipse on September 7 will be visible from India, providing an exciting opportunity for Indian skywatchers.
These celestial events make 2025 an exciting year for astronomers and stargazers. Whether visible or not, they remain significant astronomical occurrences worth following.