On March 29, 2025, there will be a rare chance to see the Moon pass between the Earth and the Sun during a partial solar eclipse.
The Moon will partially cover the sun during this event, causing certain areas of the Earth to be shadowed.
Will Solar Eclipse Be Visible In India?
India will not be able to see this cosmic spectacle, though. This eclipse offers a rare opportunity to see the Sun’s light momentarily obscured, a spectacular cosmic alignment.
What Is A Partial Solar Eclipse?
When the Moon partially blocks the Sun’s face while passing between the Earth and the Sun, this is known as a partial solar eclipse. Because the Sun, Moon, and Earth are not exactly in line during this kind of eclipse, the Moon only partially obscures the Earth’s surface, giving the impression that the Sun is partially hidden from some parts of the planet.
The Sun would appear to have had a “bite” removed from it to viewers in the penumbra, the path of the partial shadow, during a partial solar eclipse.
Solar Eclipse 2025: Date And Time
On Saturday, March 29th, 2025’s first solar eclipse will take place. The eclipse is scheduled to start at 4:50 AM EDT (2:20 PM IST), peak around 6:47 AM EDT, and terminate at approximately 8:43 AM EDT. The eclipse will begin in India at 2:20 PM IST and reach its zenith at 4:17 PM IST. However, India will not be able to see the eclipse because of the time difference and the event’s alignment.
Safety Measures For Solar Eclipse 2025
The following safety measures should be taken when there is a solar eclipse:
- Never Look Directly at the Sun: Even during a partial eclipse, avoid looking directly at the Sun without appropriate eye protection. Direct sun exposure can harm your eyes permanently and perhaps result in blindness.
- Use Certified Solar Eclipse Glasses: Only use eyewear that has been certified to satisfy the international safety standard (ISO 12312-2) and is specifically made for seeing the sun. Ordinary sunglasses are dangerous.
- -Pinhole Projector: To safely see the eclipse without eclipse glasses, use a pinhole projector or any other indirect viewing technique. By doing this, you can see the Sun without staring at it.
- Avoid Using Optical Instruments: Even with eclipse glasses, using binoculars, telescopes, or cameras without the appropriate solar filters might harm your eyes.
