The Big Cosmic Bite: Solar Eclipse September 2025 Explained for India

On 21 September 2025 (UTC), the universe will stage another shadow play. A partial solar eclipse is coming, and this one is quite a big deal. But here is the twist: India will not see a single bit of it. Not even a small shadow. Our skies will remain completely normal. Still, the eclipse is worth talking about, because while we do not get the view, others around the world will. And thanks to livestreams and global chatter, we can still enjoy the drama. What exactly is happening A solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun. Sometimes the alignment is perfect and the Sun is covered completely. That is a total eclipse. Other times, the Moon takes only a bite out of the Sun. That is what will happen this September. Key details: Type: Partial solar eclipse Date: 21 September 2025 (22 September in New Zealand due to time zones) Greatest eclipse: About 19:43 UTC (which is 1:13 AM IST) Maximum coverage: About 85 percent of the Sun’s diameter and nearly 80 per...