Solar Eclipse 2025: The solar eclipse holds both religious and scientific significance. From a scientific perspective, a solar eclipse is purely an astronomical event that occurs when the Moon comes between the Earth and the Sun.
However, according to scriptures, Rahu periodically 'swallows' the Sun to take revenge, leading to a solar eclipse. When will the first solar eclipse of 2025 occur? Will it be visible in India? Find answers to all these questions.
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When Will The First Solar Eclipse Of 2025 Occur?
The first solar eclipse of the year is set to occur on March 29. This day coincides with Chaitra Amavasya. The following day marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year and Chaitra Navratri.
Solar Eclipse 2025 Time
The solar eclipse on March 29, 2025, will last from 2:21 PM to 6:14 PM. This will be a partial solar eclipse, occurring in the Pisces zodiac sign and Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra.
Will It Be Visible In India?
The first solar eclipse of 2025 will occur at night, so it will not be visible in India. Therefore, the Sutak period will also not be applicable. The Sutak period begins 12 hours before the eclipse.
Where Will The First Solar Eclipse Of 2025 Be Visible?
The solar eclipse on March 29 will be visible in Bermuda, Barbados, Denmark, Austria, Belgium, northern Brazil, Finland, Germany, France, Hungary, Ireland, Morocco, Greenland, eastern Canada, Lithuania, Holland, Portugal, northern Russia, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Poland, Norway, Ukraine, Switzerland, England, and the eastern regions of the United States, among others.
Why Is The First Solar Eclipse Special?
On the day of the solar eclipse, Saturn will also transition into a new zodiac sign. On March 29, 2025, Saturn will transit into Pisces. The coincidence of Saturn’s transit and the solar eclipse on the same day creates a rare event, which will have a profound impact on various zodiac signs.
What Is A Partial Solar Eclipse?
A partial solar eclipse occurs when the Moon’s shadow covers only a part of the Sun, rather than its entire surface. During this event, a small portion of the Sun appears darkened.
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