Patna: Skywatchers across India will not be able to see the year’s second and final solar eclipse directly, but there is still a way to witness the rare celestial event from home.
The partial eclipse begins on September 21 at 11pm IST, will peak at 1:11am, and end at 3:23am on September 22—lasting a total of 4 hours and 23 minutes. While it will be visible in parts of the southern hemisphere, including Australia, New Zealand and Fiji, most of Asia, Europe, Africa and the Americas will miss out.
For those in India, NASA and Time and Date will be streaming the eclipse live on their official websites and YouTube channels, offering a real-time view of the event from different locations.
Astrologers note that while the eclipse falls in Virgo, its astrological significance will not affect India directly since it is not visible here. Religious experts also clarified that the Sutak period—traditionally observed before an eclipse—will not apply.
Still, the event remains a source of fascination worldwide, with many tuning in online to experience the cosmic spectacle safely from their homes.
