Overview

• Most of Asia, Africa, Australia and parts of Europe will see the eclipse, while much of North and South America will miss it.
• The full sequence lasts about 5 hours 27 minutes, with totality around 82 minutes, making it the longest total phase since 2022.
• Maximum eclipse occurs at 5:11 pm EDT (9:11 pm GMT) on Sept. 7; totality runs 11:00 pm–12:22 am IST in India and is visible near moonrise around 7:30–7:52 pm BST in the UK.
• Viewing is safe with the naked eye, with binoculars or small telescopes enhancing detail, and observatories and groups in India are hosting public events and telescope sessions.
• Free livestreams from The Virtual Telescope Project and TimeandDate will carry the event for viewers outside the visibility zone or under cloud.