Solar Eclipse 2025: Date, Time, And Where To Watch September Surya Grahan In India

Solar Eclipse September 2025 Date, Time, And Where To Watch: A Solar Eclipse always stirs excitement, blending science with a sense of mystery. In September 2025, skywatchers are looking forward to Surya Grahan, an celestial event that naturally raises questions about its timing, visibility and significance. The September 2025 Solar Eclipse event is also coinciding with Mahalaya Amavasya.

While eclipses are rare moments when the Sun, Moon and Earth align perfectly, each one has its own story depending on where you are in the world. This upcoming eclipse is no different, and many are keen to know what it will mean for viewers in India. Read this article to know its date, time, will it be visible in India, and more: 

Solar Eclipse September 2025 

Here are the key details for the Solar Eclipse September 2025 that you must know: 

What Is Solar Eclipse (Surya Grahan)?

On September 21 2025, there will be a partial solar eclipse, as per NASA Science. It is the last solar eclipse of the year.

A partial eclipse means the Moon will cover only part of the Sun as seen from some places on Earth. 

Solar Eclipse September 2025 Date And Time

• Date: Sunday, September 21, 2025

• Greatest Eclipse: Around 19:43 UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) - This is when the eclipse reaches its maximum coverage along the path where the eclipse is best visible.

• Starts approximately 17:30 UTC

• Ends around 21:54 UTC 

• The Solar Eclipse September 2025 will last for about 4 hours and 24 minutes.

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Solar Eclipse September 2025 Visibility: Will India Be Able To See Surya Grahan?

• No, the Solar Eclipse September 2025 will not be visible in India.

• According to NASA Science (gov), the geographic region of visibility of Solar Eclipse September 2025 includes: Australia, Antarctica, Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean. Those are the best places to see a partial eclipse. 

• In India, skies will be unaffected in terms of seeing the eclipse. There will be no darkening, no partial coverage of the Sun.

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Safety Tips To Keep In Mind While Watching The Solar Eclipse September 2025

• If anywhere you are in the visibility path, never look directly at the Sun without proper eye protection (eclipse glasses, solar filters). Direct viewing can damage the eyes.

• Check local times: the UTC times need conversion depending on your time zone. For India, this eclipse won't be visible. 

• Even when not visible, it’s worth being aware of activities like solar observations, school/education programs or online live streams which sometimes broadcast eclipses.

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