Surya Grahan September 2025: Last Solar Eclipse Date, Timings, Visibility and How to Watch

Surya Grahan September 2025: Last Solar Eclipse Date, Timings, Visibility and How to Watch

This rare astronomical event is also called the Equinox Solar Eclipse; it will occur just a day before the September equinox. During this eclipse, the sun will appear as a bright crescent, creating a spectacular sight for skywatchers across certain regions of the globe. This year, the world will witness the last solar eclipse on September 21.

Equinox Solar Eclipse 2025: Date and Time

The September equinox falls on September 22, 2025, at 2:19 pm EDT (18:19 UTC). However, the partial solar eclipse will begin a day earlier, on September 21, 2025, starting at 1:29 pm EDT (17:29 UTC) and lasting until 5:53 pm EDT (21:53 UTC). This overlap of an eclipse and the equinox within 24 hours makes the event a rare celestial phenomenon.

Surya Grahan 2025: When and Where to watch

The best views of the September 2025 solar eclipse will be in:

• Ross Sea, Antarctica: Up to 86% of the sun will be covered.
• Southern New Zealand (Dunedin): Sunrise at 6:27 am NZST will already show the eclipse, reaching 72% coverage about 40 minutes later.
• Auckland, New Zealand: Sunrise at 6:10 am NZST will reveal a partially eclipsed sun.
• South Pacific (Fiji and Tonga): A smaller partial eclipse will be visible.
• Hobart, Australia: A 3% partial eclipse will appear just after sunrise at 6:00 am AEST.

How to Watch the Solar Eclipse Safely?

Since this is a partial solar eclipse, the sun will not be fully covered. To view it safely:

• Always wear certified solar eclipse glasses.
• Avoid looking directly at the sun without protection, as it can cause serious eye damage.
• Do not use regular sunglasses or homemade filters.

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