No, the August 2 Solar Eclipse Is Not This Year — Here’s When It Really Happens

There’s been rising confusion on social media and some online platforms about a solar eclipse supposedly taking place on August 2. Many are wondering: is this Surya Grahan actually happening in 2025 or in 2027? The buzz is understandable — the eclipse in question will be partially visible from several parts of India, which naturally fuels curiosity. However, let’s set the record straight: the solar eclipse being talked about is not in 2025, but on August 2, 2027 — two years from now.

The August 2, 2027 event will be a total solar eclipse globally, but in India, it will only be partially visible. This has led to some misleading reporting suggesting an imminent eclipse in August 2025, which is not the case. The actual date to mark on your calendar is Monday, August 2, 2027, with the partial eclipse visible in many Indian cities between 3:34 PM and 5:53 PM IST, depending on location.

Eclipse Timing Across Indian States

The partial eclipse will begin as early as 3:34 PM IST in Gujarat and end as late as 5:53 PM IST in Lakshadweep. However, no part of India will witness the totality of this eclipse.

For example:

• In Delhi, the eclipse will begin at 3:52 PM and end by 5:03 PM.


• In Mumbai, it will be visible from 3:47 PM to 5:31 PM, with a maximum obscuration of 32.32%.


• Bengaluru will experience about 39.07% obscuration, starting at 3:59 PM and ending by 5:43 PM.


• Eastern cities like Kolkata and Guwahati will see very limited visibility, with obscuration of around 6% to 10%.

• Ahmedabad: 23.88% (3:44 PM to 5:22 PM)


• Hyderabad: 26.86% (3:58 PM to 5:33 PM)


• Jaipur: 12.33% (3:50 PM to 5:09 PM)


• New Delhi: 8.23% (3:53 PM to 5:03 PM)


• Kolkata: 6.05% (4:14 PM to 5:12 PM)