First solar eclipse of 2025
The first solar eclipse of 2025 will take place on March 29. It will be a partial solar eclipse, in which the Moon will come between the Earth and the Sun and cover a part of the Sun. This astronomical phenomenon occurs when the Moon is close to the Earth and partially blocks the Sun’s light. During this eclipse, a part of the Sun will be covered by the Moon, while the rest will be visible. There will be a total of two solar eclipses in the year 2025. The first eclipse will take place on March 29 and the second on September 21.
Solar eclipse time and place
According to NASA, the solar eclipse on March 29 will begin at 2:20 pm Indian time and end at 6:13 pm. The peak time of the eclipse will be 4:17 pm. The eclipse will be visible in Asia, Africa, Europe, Atlantic Ocean, Arctic Ocean, North America and South America, but it will not be visible in India. To see this eclipse in India, some special astronomical equipment will be required, as it will not be partially visible in India.
Safety measures while watching the solar eclipse
Special precautions should be taken while watching the solar eclipse. Scientists say that watching the solar eclipse with the naked eye can be dangerous. This can cause permanent damage to the eyes. Direct contact with the sun can damage the retina of the eyes, which can cause blindness in the future. Special sun filter glasses or other protective tools should be used to see the solar eclipse.
What other eclipses will happen in 2025?
There will be a total of four eclipses in the year 2025, including two solar eclipses and two lunar eclipses. The first lunar eclipse will occur on March 14, which will fall on the day of Holi. It will be a ‘blood moon’, in which the moon will appear red. During this event, the atmospheric rays of the Earth bend the sunlight, making the moon look red. However, this eclipse will not be visible in India. The second lunar eclipse will take place on September 7, 2025.
How to watch the solar eclipse online?
If you want to watch the solar eclipse on March 29, 2025 online, then many popular platforms will be live streaming this astronomical event. You can watch the solar eclipse from home through these means:
- NASA: The US space agency NASA is live streaming the solar eclipse on its website and YouTube channel. You can watch this eclipse by visiting NASA’s official website (nasa.gov) or their YouTube channel.
- Time and Date: This website features interactive maps and live coverage of the eclipse. You can enjoy live streaming by visiting timeanddate.com.
- Slooh Observatory: Slooh is an online observatory that live streams space-related events. You can watch this event by visiting slooh.com.
Conclusion:
A solar eclipse is an astronomical phenomenon that can be seen all over the world, although it is visible only in some places. The solar eclipse on March 29, 2025, will be special because it will be partial, and special precautions will have to be taken to see it. If you want to watch it live, you can enjoy it from NASA and other platforms. Apart from this, there will also be two lunar eclipses in the year 2025, the first of which will be on March 14 and will appear as a blood moon.
