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The first solar eclipse of 2025 is set to take place in March, marking significant celestial event. The first lunar eclipse of the year coincided with the Holi festival on March 14. Following this, a solar eclipse will occur on March 29, but it will not be visible from India.
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The solar eclipse on March 29, which falls on the new moon day of the Hindu month of Palguna, will begin at 2:20 PM IST. It will be visible in several regions, including Asia, Africa, Europe, the Atlantic Ocean, America, Siberia, Russia, Greenland, and Western Europe. However, Indian skywatchers will miss this spectacle.
Eclipses occur when the shadow of a celestial body partially or fully covers another. A solar eclipse happens when the Sun, Moon, and Earth align in a straight line, causing the Moon to obscure the Sun either partially or completely.
While eclipses are natural astronomical phenomena, they hold special significance in astrology. Many cultures believe that certain activities, including worship and eating, should be avoided during an eclipse. Scientists, however, encourage viewing these events as opportunities to understand celestial mechanics.
Though the solar eclipse will not be visible in India, astronomy enthusiasts can follow live streams or updates from global space agencies to witness the rare event.
