Bengaluru, India — The final solar eclipse of 2025, known as Surya Grahan in India, is set to occur on the night of September 21–22, 2025. This celestial event will be a partial solar eclipse, where the Moon obscures a portion of the Sun, creating a dramatic crescent-like appearance in the sky. However, this eclipse will not be visible from India, as it takes place during nighttime hours when the Sun is already below the horizon.
Key Timings (Indian Standard Time):
Start: 10:59 PM IST on September 21, 2025
Maximum Eclipse: 1:11 AM IST on September 22, 2025
End: 3:23 AM IST on September 22, 2025
Where Will It Be Visible?
The partial solar eclipse will be best observed in the Southern Hemisphere, including:
Eastern Australia
New Zealand
Antarctica
South Pacific Islands
In these regions, viewers may witness a rare crescent-shaped sunrise, with up to 85% of the Sun’s disk covered by the Moon2.
Visibility in India and Sutak Kaal
Since the eclipse is not visible in India, Sutak Kaal—the traditional period of spiritual caution observed during eclipses—does not apply. However, the date coincides with the final day of Pitru Paksha, a 16-day period in the Hindu calendar dedicated to honoring ancestors. While no formal restrictions are in place, some individuals may choose to observe symbolic rituals during this time3.
Looking Ahead
Indian skywatchers will need to wait until August 2, 2027, for the next solar eclipse visible from India. That event will be a partial eclipse seen in the late afternoon and early evening across much of the country.
Until then, enthusiasts can follow live streams from observatories and space agencies like NASA to witness the September 2025 eclipse from afar.