Solar Eclipse: On March 29, sky watchers throughout the world will be able to witness the first solar eclipse of 2025. It will be a partial solar eclipse that may be seen from all across the world, providing viewers with a cosmic display.
Eclipse Timing
The partial solar eclipse on March 29, 2025, is scheduled to start at approximately 2:20 PM Indian Standard Time, peak at 4:17 PM IST, and finish at 6:13 PM IST. The relevance is as follows, though: India will not be in the path of the eclipse. Therefore, in India, eclipses such as "Sutak" will not be subject to conventional norms.
Global Visibility
Many parts of the world will witness this celestial event. Different phases of the eclipse will be visible across North America, South America, Asia, Africa, Europe, the Arctic, and the Atlantic Ocean. Because it will be so clearly visible there, North America will probably be the greatest place to witness the eclipse.
A partial solar eclipse: what is it?
A partial solar eclipse occurs when the Moon partially passes between the Earth and the Sun. This is due to the fact that just a section of the Sun is obscured, with the remaining portion shining as a crescent shadow. Depending on the location, the Sun receives varying amounts of coverage.
Consequences for India
No routine changes or religious rites have been prescribed because the eclipse would not be visible in India. This situation does not fall under the "Sutak" period, which is often observed during eclipses as a time of abstinence from certain pursuits. Thus, routines and daily life will continue as usual.
Viewing Safety Procedures
It's also critical to put eye safety first for those in the area where the eclipse can be seen. Seeing a solar eclipse without proper eye protection might seriously harm your eyes. To safely observe the phenomena, specialized eclipse glasses or indirect viewing methods like pinhole projectors are best.
The Next Eclipse of the Sun
After March 29, 2025, the next solar eclipse is anticipated to occur in September 2025. It will be a partial eclipse, just like the one in March. Information about how to view it from various locations across the globe, including India, will be made available closer to the event.
*Eclipse Details:*
- _Magnitude_: 0.9376, indicating that nearly 94% of the Sun's disk will be covered by the Moon ¹.
- _Gamma_: 1.0405, which determines the eclipse's visibility and path .
- _Timing_: The eclipse will occur between 08:50 and 12:43 UTC (4:50 a.m. to 8:43 a.m. EDT) .
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