In 2025, India will not witness any solar eclipses. The partial solar eclipses occurring on March 29 and September 21–22 will not be visible from anywhere in the country. As a result, traditional eclipse-related observances like the Sutak period will not apply in India for these events. For those interested in watching the eclipses, live streams or traveling to regions within the eclipse path are the best options.
Solar Eclipse – March 29, 2025
- Type: Partial solar eclipse
- Worldwide visibility: Parts of North America (e.g. Canada, Greenland, eastern USA), Europe, Africa, Arctic and Atlantic regions.
- Timing (IST): Starts ~2:20 PM, peaks at ~4:17 PM, ends ~6:13 PM IST, lasting about 4 hours.
- Visibility from India: Not visible anywhere in India; the Moon’s shadow does not pass over the subcontinent.
Since the eclipse won’t be visible in India, traditional “Sutak” periods or rituals associated with eclipses are not observed within the country for this event.
Solar Eclipse – September 21–22, 2025
- Type: Partial solar eclipse
- Visibility: Parts of southern hemisphere — southern New Zealand (up to ~80% Sun obscuration), Fiji, Antarctica, southern Australia.
- Timing (IST): Occurs late night on Sept 21 through early Sept 22 (around 10:59 PM IST to 3:23 AM IST).
- Visibility from India: Also not visible from India — nighttime and outside shadow path.
Again, no eclipse-based rituals or Sutak observance are required in India for this eclipse.
Summary for India
| Eclipse Date | Eclipse Type | Visible from India? | Sutak Period Observed? |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 29, 2025 | Partial | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| September 21–22, 2025 | Partial | ❌ No | ❌ No |
India will not observe either solar eclipse in 2025. There’s no eclipse visibility nor related religious or astronomical observances needed.
