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The first solar eclipse of 2025 will take place on Saturday, March 29. This partial solar eclipse could be seen from parts of Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, South America, the Atlantic Ocean and the Arctic Ocean. However, because of the alignment and timing of the solar eclipse, it will not be visible in India.
The First solar eclipse or Surya Grahan of 2025 will happen on Saturday, March 29.
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In India, the partial solar eclipse will start at 2:20 pm IST and reach its peak at 4:17 pm IST and will end at around 6:13 pm IST. pic.twitter.com/i365xm7JqH
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Date and Time:
World Times: The eclipse starts at around 4:50 AM EDT, it achieves its maximum at 6:47 AM EDT and ends at 8:43 AM EDT.
Indian Standard Time (IST): As a reference, this means it starts at 2:20 PM IST, it maximums at 4:17 PM IST and ends at around 6:13 PM IST.
Visibility in India:
Although it’s the afternoon in India, the partial solar eclipse can not be seen in the country because of where the Moon’s shadow is positioned in relation to India.
What is meant by Partial Solar Eclipse?
A partial solar eclipse happens when the Moon travels between the Sun and Earth but does not quite align, so only a section of the Sun is covered. The effect is sometimes said to look like a bite has been taken out of the Sun.
Cultural Significance and Precautions in India:
In Indian culture, a solar eclipse or Surya Grahan holds considerable spiritual and astrological importance. Many of the practices focus on fasting, chanting sacred mantras and taking purifying baths before and after the eclipse. Pregnant women are encouraged to stay indoors with reasons given for avoiding the use of sharp knives and spoons as part of the culture which is followed from thousands of years ago.
