Solar Eclipse Tracker: Check Date, Time, Visibility Of Last Solar Eclipse of 2025

The year 2025 marks the beginning of Pitru Paksha on September 7, a 15-day period when ancestors are believed to visit Earth. During this time, rituals such as Pind Daan and Shradh are performed to ensure peace for the departed souls. Offering food, water, and donations is considered highly auspicious, as it helps liberate ancestral spirits and blesses the family.

This year, the last day of Pitru Paksha, Sarva Pitru Amavasya (September 21, 2025), coincides with a solar eclipse (Surya Grahan). While this overlap makes the day astrologically significant, the solar eclipse will not be visible in India. Hence, there will be no Sutak period or religious restrictions for Indians.

Solar Eclipse Timings & Visibility

The last solar eclipse of 2025 will occur on 21st September, beginning at 11 PM and concluding at 3:24 AM on 22nd September. This partial solar eclipse can be observed from regions like the South Pacific Ocean, New Zealand, Antarctica, and parts of southern Australia.

Solar Eclipse Tracker: Despite the Sutak period not being applicable in India due to the eclipse's invisibility here, those performing Shradh on Sarva Pitru Amavasya will face no difficulties. The Sutak period traditionally starts 12 hours before an eclipse but is only relevant if the eclipse is visible in a region.

Practices During Solar Eclipse

Engaging in charitable acts during a solar eclipse is deemed beneficial. It is advised to donate items that were cherished by one's ancestors. Remembering ancestors with devotion during this time is also encouraged.

Pitru Paksha is both emotion-driven and action-oriented. While remembering ancestors and holding them in reverence is important, performing rituals is equally necessary to receive their blessings. Thus, conducting Shradh rituals during Pitru Paksha ensures ancestral blessings.

To find a solar eclipse tracker, you can visit sites like Time and Date or EclipseWise for worldwide information, including interactive path maps and timelines. You can also find general information about future eclipses on the NASA Eclipse Web Site and Wikipedia.

The last solar eclipse of 2025 on September 21 will mark an important celestial event worldwide while coinciding with the end of Pitru Paksha in India. Though not visible in the country, it remains significant both spiritually and astrologically, making it a day of devotion, remembrance, and reflection for many.