August 2 Solar Eclipse 2025: Is the century's longest Surya Grahan today? All you need to know

A solar eclipse, also known in India as Surya Grahan, is a rare and spectacular astronomical event. It occurs when the Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun, casting a shadow over certain areas of the Earth. This shadow blocks the sunlight either completely (total solar eclipse) or partially (partial eclipse), depending on how closely the Sun, Moon, and Earth align.

Solar eclipses don’t happen often because the Moon’s orbit is tilted in comparison to the Earth’s path around the Sun. These alignments, known as eclipse seasons, occur twice a year. During this period, it may suddenly become dark for a few minutes even during the day.


In Indian culture, a Surya Grahan is more than just a scientific occurrence—it holds spiritual and religious importance. Many people consider it an inauspicious time. Common traditions include:

• Avoid food and drink during the eclipse period.
• Expecting pregnant women to stay indoors and take extra precautions.
• Taking a bath after the eclipse ends is part of spiritual cleansing.
• Temples remain closed throughout the eclipse period.

No, there will be no solar or lunar eclipse on 2 August 2025. This means there is no Surya Grahan on this date, despite some confusion spreading online. So, there's no need to observe any religious rituals or precautions.

However, eclipse watchers and sky enthusiasts can look forward to a major solar eclipse on 2 August 2027, which is predicted to be the longest total solar eclipse of the 21st century. It will last nearly 6 minutes, completely blocking sunlight in specific parts of the world.


The second solar eclipse of 2025 will take place on the night of 21 September 2025. Here are the key date and time details:

• Start Time: 11:00 PM (Indian Standard Time)
• End Time: 3:23 AM on 22 September

This eclipse will be visible in countries like New Zealand, Fiji, Antarctica, and certain areas in Australia.

Unfortunately, the solar eclipse will not be visible in India, so the Sutak period—a time of religious observance before an eclipse—will not apply.

This will be a partial solar eclipse and coincides with Ashwin Amavasya, a no-moon day according to the Hindu lunar calendar.


The solar eclipse on 2 August 2027 will be fully visible (total eclipse) across parts of North Africa, the Middle East, and Southern Europe. According to NASA and National Eclipse, countries that fall under the path of totality include:

• Somalia
• Saudi Arabia
• Gibraltar
• Spain
• Algeria
• Morocco
• Tunisia
• Sudan
• Libya
• Egypt
• Yemen

These areas will experience a complete blackout of the Sun, making it a breathtaking moment for anyone in the region.


Here’s a quick glance at the upcoming solar eclipses to look out for after 2025:

• 21 September 2025: Partial eclipse visible in Australia, Antarctica, and parts of the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.
• 17 February 2026: Annular solar eclipse visible in Antarctica; partial eclipse viewable from multiple continents and oceans.
• 12 August 2026: Total solar eclipse visible in Greenland, Iceland, Spain, Russia, and parts of Portugal.
• 2 August 2027: A Highly anticipated total solar eclipse will be visible across North Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Europe.

To summarise, there is no solar eclipse or Surya Grahan on 2 August 2025. However, a partial solar eclipse will occur in September 2025, though not visible in India. The most exciting event is the 2 August 2027 solar eclipse, which is set to be the longest Surya Grahan of the century

Keep following for updates on the Solar Eclipse 2025 date and time, and plan ahead if you wish to travel and witness this remarkable event in person!

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