Sat Sep 20 08:10:00 UTC 2025: ## News Article: Partial Solar Eclipse to Grace Skies Over Southern Hemisphere, India to Miss Out

**New Delhi, India** – Skywatchers in parts of the Southern Hemisphere are gearing up for a partial solar eclipse set to occur on September 21, 2025. This will be the second and final solar eclipse of the year, following one in March, offering a celestial spectacle for observers in Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica, and parts of the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.

During the event, the moon will partially obscure the sun, creating a crescent-shaped appearance in the sky for those within the eclipse’s path.

Unfortunately for astronomy enthusiasts in India, the eclipse will occur during nighttime hours, rendering it invisible from the subcontinent. According to Indian Standard Time (IST), the eclipse will begin around 10:59 PM on September 21st, reach its peak at 1:11 AM on September 22nd, and conclude around 3:23 AM.

**Live Streaming Options Available:**

While not directly visible, Indian viewers can still witness this astronomical event through live streams provided by NASA, TimeandDate.com, and various news channels.

**Safety First:**

Experts strongly advise against viewing a solar eclipse with the naked eye. Appropriate solar viewing glasses or telescopes/binoculars equipped with solar filters must be used to prevent eye damage. NASA also warns against using cameras, telescopes, or binoculars without special solar filters.

**Sutak Kaal Inapplicable:**

Traditionally, Sutak Kaal, a period of inauspiciousness, is observed 12 hours before a solar eclipse. However, as the eclipse is not visible in India, Sutak Kaal will not be applicable.

**More Eclipses on the Horizon:**

Looking ahead, 2026 promises more astronomical excitement, with two solar eclipses expected. The first, a total solar eclipse, will occur on February 17, 2026.

**Eclipse Details:**

* **Type:** Partial Solar Eclipse
* **Date:** September 21, 2025
* **Start Time (IST):** 10:59 PM
* **Peak Time (IST):** 1:11 AM (September 22)
* **End Time (IST):** 3:23 AM (September 22)
* **Visibility:** Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica, parts of the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans
* **Invisibility:** India, North and South America, Europe, Africa

This partial eclipse, spanning over four hours, will be a reminder of the constant celestial ballet occurring above us, offering a captivating event for those in its path and a remote viewing opportunity for others.

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