First Solar Eclipse of 2025 on March 29

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 will take place on September 21 as an annular eclipse, creating the beautiful “Ring of Fire” effect.

Will the Eclipse Be Seen in India?

No, the March 29 solar eclipse will not be visible in India. Other countries where it will not be seen include Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Afghanistan, Fiji, Mauritius, the UAE, most of South America, Australia, and southern Africa.

Countries Where the Eclipse Will Be Visible

The partial solar eclipse can be seen in:

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

Major Cities to View the Eclipse

People in these cities will get to witness the eclipse:

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

Why Solar Eclipses Are Important

Solar eclipses provide a great opportunity for scientists to study the Sun’s corona, light behavior, and other space phenomena that are difficult to observe at other times.

Where Will the March 29 Eclipse Be Visible?

The partial solar eclipse will be seen in the following regions:

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

Upcoming Eclipses in 2025

There will be two solar eclipses and two lunar eclipses 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 exact eclipse timings and visibility, check official astronomy sources or planetarium reports.