Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Partial Solar Eclipse: Details, Timings, and Viewing Locations
On September 21-22, 2025, a partial solar eclipse will occur.
The moon will pass between the Earth and the sun, partially covering the sun's disk, creating a crescent shape.
The best views will be in parts of Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands, and Antarctica, where up to 86% of the sun may be obscured.
The eclipse begins at 1:29 p.m.
EDT and ends at 5:53 p.m.
EDT.
The peak of the eclipse is expected at 3:41 p.m.
EDT.
Remember to use proper eye protection, like eclipse glasses, to safely watch this event.
A partial solar eclipse will occur on September 21-22, 2025.
The moon will partially block the sun's disk during the eclipse.
The eclipse will be visible in Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands, and Antarctica.
The maximum eclipse time will be at 3:41 p.m. EDT.
Proper eye protection is essential for safe viewing of the eclipse.
- Who
- Observers of the eclipse
- What
- A partial solar eclipse where the Moon partially obscures the Sun
- When
- September 21-22, 2025
- Where
- Southern Hemisphere: Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Antarctica
- Why
- Due to the alignment of the Sun, Moon, and Earth
- Type of Eclipse
- Partial Solar Eclipse
- Date
- September 21-22, 2025
- Start Time
- 1:29 p.m. EDT (1729 GMT)
- End Time
- 5:53 p.m. EDT (2153 GMT)
- Maximum Eclipse
- 3:41 p.m. EDT (1941 GMT)
- Visibility
- Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Antarctica
- Percentage of Sun Covered
- Up to 86% in some locations