Key points
- Date and time (IST): Starts 11:00 pm on Sept 21, ends 3:24 am on Sept 22; total duration 4 hours 24 minutes.
- Not visible in India: Occurs during India’s nighttime; eclipse path lies outside the subcontinent.
- No religious impact: Sutak does not apply in India because the eclipse is not visible here.
- Astrological setting: Sun in Virgo (Mercury’s sign), in the Sun’s nakshatra Uttara Phalguni.
- Likely themes: Work routines, health and service, documentation, commitments, and partnerships.
The second and final solar eclipse of 2025 will occur on the night of September 21–22, 2025, as per Indian Standard Time. It begins at 11:00 pm IST on September 21 and ends at 3:24 am IST on September 22, lasting a total of 4 hours and 24 minutes. Because this window falls entirely after sunset in India and the eclipse path does not cross the subcontinent, the event will not be visible from any Indian location.
Due to non-visibility in India, traditional religious observances remain unaffected and Sutak rules do not apply. Temples and routine rituals can continue as usual. Observers in select regions outside India may experience the event depending on their local daylight and location; safe viewing requires proper solar filters and certified eclipse glasses.
Astronomically, a solar eclipse occurs at the New Moon when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun. The timing and visibility depend on how precisely the Moon’s shadow aligns with Earth. In this case, the alignment does not favor India, hence no on-ground visibility here.
Astrologically, this eclipse aligns with the Sun transiting Virgo, in the Sun-ruled nakshatra Uttara Phalguni. Virgo emphasizes analysis, health, service, efficiency, skill, and documentation, while Uttara Phalguni highlights commitments, agreements, resource-sharing, and responsibility. This combination can spotlight practical reorganizing auditing workflows, refining schedules, updating paperwork, and renegotiating terms. Expect short-term fluctuations for 2–4 weeks around the eclipse window. Sensible guidance: avoid impulsive commitments, double-check facts and documents, and focus on steady improvements to routines and well-being.
Sign-wise snapshot
- Aries: Refine work routines and prioritize health; fix inefficiencies at the office.
- Taurus: Creative projects and children-related responsibilities come into focus; avoid overpromising.
- Gemini: Home, property, and family logistics need attention; declutter and systematize.
- Cancer: Communication, short travel, and paperwork surge; verify details before submission.
- Leo: Budgeting, savings, and earnings stabilization; review subscriptions and expenses.
- Virgo: Identity, goals, and personal boundaries; reset habits and clarify commitments.
- Libra: Rest, closure, and behind-the-scenes planning; finish pending tasks quietly.
- Scorpio: Networks, collaborations, and community roles; revisit group commitments.
- Sagittarius: Career deliverables and public image; streamline processes with measurable targets.
- Capricorn: Learning, certifications, and travel planning; update documents and visas.
- Aquarius: Shared finances, insurance, and compliance; audit policies and liabilities.
- Pisces: Partnerships and contracts; renegotiate terms and set clear expectations.
