On March 29, 2025, there will be a partial solar eclipse, which will last for about four hours. This rare astronomical phenomenon occurs when the Sun, Moon and Earth align in such a way that the Moon partially blocks sunlight. While this phenomenon is often an attractive spectacle for sky watches, it is not visible from all parts of the Earth. Partial solar eclipse on March 29, 2025 will appear in a large part of the Northern Hemisphere. However, for those people in India, the eclipse will not be observable.
What is a solar eclipse?
A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, which puts a shadow on the earth. When this alignment occurs, the sun is either partially or completely unclear, depending on the location of the observer. A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon completely covers the sun, blocks its light and puts a shade on the earth. In the case of a partial solar eclipse, only one part of the sunlight is blocked by the moon, resulting in a spectacle where the sun is seen as “cutting”.
March 29, 2025, solar eclipse will be a partial solar eclipse, meaning that only part of the Sun will be obscured by the Moon. This special eclipse will start at IST at around 2:20 pm, Peak at 4:17 pm, and end at IST at 6:13 pm.
Will India experience solar eclipse?
Unfortunately, solar eclipse will not be visible in India on March 29, 2025. Although it will appear in many parts of the Northern Hemisphere, which includes large areas of Europe, parts of North America and northwest Africa, India is not in the path of visibility for this particular event. The maximum eclipse, where the moon covers most of the Sun, will be obsessed in areas such as Northeast Canada, Greenland and other parts of Northern Russia.
The incident will last for several hours for observers in those countries where the eclipse is visible. However, they will not be able to see this astronomical event in India, as it will not be visible from the country.
Solar eclipse time
While the eclipse itself will not appear in India, it is still important for areas where the eclipse is observable to be aware of its time. According to the Indian Standards Time (IST), the solar eclipse on March 29, 2025 will start from 2:20:43 PM IST, reach its peak at 4:17:27 PM IST, and end at 6:13:45 pm IST. These time are important for sky watches in countries where the eclipse can be seen. In the affected areas they can inspect the eclipse using proper safety measures to protect their eyes.
Security measures to see solar eclipse
A solar eclipse can be a astonishing phenomenon, but also requires appropriate safety precautions to protect your eyes from potential damage. Unlike a lunar eclipse, which can be safely seen with naked eyes, can cause severe damage to the eye by looking at a solar eclipse directly without proper eye protection, including retinal damage that can cause permanent blindness. Acute light from the sun during an eclipse can be incredibly harmful to the eyes.
To safely inspect the solar eclipse, it is important to use special eclipse glasses that meet the “ISO 12312-2 International Standards” recommended by NASA and other astronomical organizations. These eclipse glasses are designed to filter harmful rays from the sun and allow them to see safe. Using any other form of safety, such as regular sunglasses, is not safe, as they do not exclude harmful ultraviolet rays.
Another safe way to see the solar eclipse is using an indirect viewing technique. You can create a simple pinhole projector with cardboard sheet. By creating a small hole in a sheet of cardboard and allowing the sunlight to pass through it, you can project an image of the sun received on a second cardboard sheet. This indirect method allows you to observe the event without any risk to your eyes.
The solar eclipse on March 29, 2025 will be a partial eclipse, which appears from the specific parts of the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe, North North America and parts of Russia. However, it will not appear in India. If you are in an area where the eclipse appears, be sure to take proper safety precautions, such as using certified eclipse glasses or using indirect viewing techniques, protecting your eyes from potential damage. Although India will not experience this astronomical event, it is still an important event that can be enjoyed by those who monitor the sky worldwide, and appropriate precautions should always be followed while observing any solar eclipse.
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