Solar Eclipse 2025 on March 29: List of Cities That Will Experience The Celestial Event

Partial Solar Eclipse 2025: The awe-inspiring Total Lunar Eclipse of 2025 has set the stage for another celestial treat— a Partial Solar Eclipse which is set to occur on Saturday, March 29, 2025.

During this event, the Moon will partially obscure the Sun, casting a shadow over select regions of the Earth. While astronomy enthusiasts in certain parts of the world will get to witness this phenomenon, India will miss out due to the eclipse’s timing and geographical positioning.

A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon moves between the Earth and the Sun, partially or fully blocking sunlight. Unlike a total eclipse, where the Sun is completely covered, a partial solar eclipse results in a crescent-shaped Sun, offering a mesmerizing sight for those in the visibility zone.

Date and Timing of The Solar Eclipse 2025

The first solar eclipse of the year will commence at 4:50 AM EDT (2:20 PM IST), reach its maximum phase at 6:47 AM EDT (4:17 PM IST), and conclude by 8:43 AM EDT (6:13 PM IST). Since the eclipse will occur during the afternoon in India, it will not be visible from the country.

Regions Where the Partial Solar Eclipse Will Be Visible

The eclipse will be observable from parts of Asia, Africa, Europe, the Atlantic Ocean, the Arctic Ocean, North America, and South America. In certain locations, up to 93% of the Sun is expected to be obscured.

According to NASA, key cities witnessing the eclipse, along with their respective timings, include:

• United States: Baltimore (3% visibility), Boston (43%), Buffalo (2%), New York (22%), Philadelphia (12%), Portland (64%), Washington, D.C. (1%)
• Canada: Halifax (83%), Montreal (47%), Ottawa (30%), St. John’s (83%)
• Europe: Berlin (15%), Dublin (41%), London (31%), Madrid (21%), Milan (10%), Oslo (30%), Paris (24%), Reykjavik (68%), Stockholm (22%), Vienna (6%)
• Africa: Algiers (7%), Casablanca (17%), Dakar (4%)
• Other Locations: Nuuk, Greenland (87%); Saint Petersburg, Russia (13%); Paramaribo, Suriname (1%)

Why India Will Miss the Solar Eclipse 2025

According to NASA, the timing of the eclipse in India—starting at 2:20 PM IST, peaking at 4:17 PM IST, and ending at 6:13 PM IST—means it will not align with local visibility conditions. As a result, skywatchers in India will have to wait for another opportunity to witness a solar eclipse.

Despite missing this event, Indian astronomy enthusiasts can look forward to upcoming celestial occurrences, including future eclipses and planetary alignments, to continue their exploration of the cosmos.