First Solar Eclipse of 2025: Date, Time, and Visibility

The first solar eclipse of 2025 will occur on March 29 as a partial solar eclipse, where the Moon will cover only a portion of the Sun. The second solar eclipse of the year, on September 21, will be an annular eclipse, creating a striking “Ring of Fire” effect.

Scientific Significance of Solar Eclipses

Solar eclipses offer a valuable opportunity for astronomers to study the Sun’s corona, light diffraction, and other celestial phenomena. These events provide crucial insights into solar activities that are otherwise difficult to observe.

Visibility of the March 29 Solar Eclipse

The partial solar eclipse on March 29, 2025, will be visible in the following regions:

• North-West Africa
• North-East parts of North America
• Europe
• Northern Russia

Will the Eclipse Be Visible in India?

The solar eclipse on March 29, 2025, will not be visible in India. Other countries where the eclipse will not be seen include Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Afghanistan, Fiji, Mauritius, the UAE, and most of South America, Australia, and southern Africa.

Countries Where the Eclipse Will Be Visible

The partial solar eclipse will be observable in:

• Canada
• Portugal
• Spain
• Ireland
• France
• United Kingdom
• Denmark
• Germany
• Norway
• Finland
• Russia

Major Cities Where the Eclipse Can Be Seen

People in the following cities will have a chance to witness the eclipse:

• Lisbon (Portugal)
• Madrid (Spain)
• New York (USA)
• Dublin (Ireland)
• Paris (France)
• Saint Petersburg (Russia)
• London (United Kingdom)
• Berlin (Germany)
• Helsinki (Finland)

Eclipses in 2025: Solar and Lunar Events

According to astronomical calculations, two solar eclipses and two lunar eclipses will occur in 2025:

• March 14, 2025: Lunar eclipse (Not visible in India)
• March 29, 2025: Partial solar eclipse (Not visible in India)
• September 7, 2025: Lunar eclipse (Visible in India)
• September 21, 2025: Annular solar eclipse (Not visible in India)

For the most accurate details regarding eclipse timings and visibility, it is recommended to refer to official astronomical sources or planetarium reports.