Surya Grahan: Is Solar Eclipse 2025 visible in India? Know Sutak time, if Sutak is applicable and more

Solar Eclipse 2025: Find out if Surya Grahan will be visible in India, whether the Sutak time will be applicable for those residing in the country, and more.

Updated on: Mar 29, 2025, 13:19:14 IST

By Krishna Priya Pallavi

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Solar Eclipse 2025: The first Solar Eclipse or Surya Grahan of 2025 will be visible on March 29. People from certain parts of the world will be able to witness this rare celestial event. A Solar Eclipse occurs when the Sun, the Moon, and Earth line up, either fully or partially. Per NASA, depending on how they align, eclipses provide a unique, exciting view of either the Sun or the Moon.

Solar Eclipse 2025: (Representational Image) The eclipse on March 29 will be a partial Solar Eclipse, where the Moon will only partially block the Sun. (REUTERS)

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The eclipse on March 29 will be a partial Solar Eclipse, where the Moon will only partially block the Sun, which means that the Sun, the Earth and the Moon will not be in perfect alignment. Learn whether this partial eclipse will be visible in India, what Sutak timings are, and more.

Solar Eclipse 2025: Is Surya Grahan visible in India?

No, the Solar Eclipse on March 29 will not be visible in India. However, if you reside in India, you can still view it through live streaming on several online platforms. According to NASA, the partial Solar Eclipse will only be visible in parts of North America, Europe, Africa, northern Asia, small parts of South America, throughout Greenland and Iceland and much of the Atlantic and Arctic oceans.

Solar Eclipse 2025: Sutak time in India

Per Drik Panchang, since Solar Eclipse is not visible in India, the Sutak time is not applicable.

Sutak Begins - Not Applicable

Sutak Ends - Not Applicable

Sutak for Kids, Old and Sick Begins - Not Applicable

Sutak for Kids, Old and Sick Ends - Not Applicable

Solar Eclipse 2025: Timings

The eclipse will start at 2:20:43 pm (IST), peak at 4:17:27 pm (IST) before ending at 6:13:45 pm (IST), according to an Indian Express report.

Solar Eclipse 2025: Safety

When watching a partial Solar Eclipse, there are some safety precautions you need to keep in mind. Firstly, never watch an eclipse directly with your eyes. You must always look through safe solar viewing glasses or eclipse glasses or a safe handheld solar viewer at all times. For the uninitiated, eclipse glasses are not your regular sunglasses. Per NASA, safe solar viewers are thousands of times darker and should comply with the ISO 12312-2 international standard.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Krishna Pallavi Priya
Krishna Priya Pallavi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience, covering health, fashion, pop culture, travel, wellness, entertainment, festivals, mental health, art, decor, fitness, and sex and relationships. She is an alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Dhenkanal, and holds an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi. Her strong academic foundation informs her analytical and detail-oriented approach to storytelling, helping her uncover stories where none seem to exist. Before joining Hindustan Times, Pallavi worked with some of India’s leading media organisations. She spent close to three years at India Today, where she honed her newsroom skills and developed a sharp editorial sensibility. She also worked for over a year and a half at Vagabomb, ScoopWhoop’s feminist digital platform, where she explored stories through a gender-sensitive, socially aware lens. Pallavi has a deep interest in global fashion trends and international fashion seasons, and enjoys interviewing celebrities and tracking pop culture movements—interests that frequently translate into engaging, reader-friendly stories. Alongside lifestyle and entertainment, she has a keen eye for impactful health and wellness journalism, regularly interacting with doctors, designers, and digital content creators to bring nuance and credibility to her work. Born and raised in Haryana, Pallavi remains deeply connected to her ancestral roots in Odisha. Her ability to spot fresh angles brings curiosity and depth to stories she pursues. When not chasing deadlines, she enjoys spending time with her dog, planning her next vacation, reading, running new trails, and discovering new destinations.Read More

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