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Partial Solar Eclipse on Sept. 21–22 Will Be Visible Only in the Southern Hemisphere

With visibility confined to the far south, authorities emphasize certified eye protection plus livestream options.

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Stained glass window featuring (possibly) the Archangel Raphael who is said to guard travelers. La Rabida Monastery, Palos de la Frontera, Huelva Province, Andalusia, southern Spain. The monastery was founded in 1261. It is remembered now as the place Christopher Columbus visited when planning his epic voyage. (Photo by: Ken Welsh/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

Overview

  • The eclipse runs from 1:29 p.m. to 5:53 p.m. ET on Sunday (peak at 3:41 p.m. ET), corresponding to 10:59 p.m.–3:23 a.m. IST with maximum at 1:11 a.m. IST on Sept. 22.
  • Best views are expected across New Zealand, parts of eastern Australia, Pacific islands and Antarctica, with maximum coverage near 85–86% and a crescent sunrise in New Zealand.
  • The event will not be visible in India or most of the Northern Hemisphere; Indian outlets note its overlap with Pitru Paksha and clarify that sutak restrictions do not apply because it is not observable there.
  • Experts urge ISO 12312-2–certified eclipse glasses or front-mounted solar filters for optics, warning that unprotected viewing can cause severe eye injury; livestreams from astronomy sites offer alternatives.
  • This is the final solar eclipse of 2025, preceding an annular eclipse on Feb. 17, 2026, a total eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026, and a solar eclipse visible from parts of India on Aug. 2, 2027.