A stunning view of the moon partially covering the sun during the September 21, 2025, partial solar eclipse in the Southern Hemisphere (Photo: Pinterest)
An astronomical show involving a partial solar eclipse will excite millions of watchers in the Southern Hemisphere for the moon will obscure a part of the sun's disk from view as it passes between Earth and the sun on September 21, 2025 taking a bite out of the sun. The total eclipse when everything is blackened out and only this little part of a view is available, but the show should be fantastic for people living in Oceania, Antarctica and the South Pacific islands.
For the United States, it will be an eclipse not cast upon the continent, including parts of Asia, India and South America. The shadow of the moon will predominantly glide away over oceanic expanses and over the Antarctic band, abroad at populated sites across Europe.
The Live streaming, with expert commentary will ensure the magic reaches a global audience. North America's next grand eclipse show will then occur in August 2026, where the total solar eclipse will carve its way through parts of the United States, Europe and Africa.
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Eclipses are not unique to Earth several planets in our solar system like Jupiter and Saturn, witness alignments of such sorts where their moons may pass between the planet and the sun. Jupiter regularly witnesses these events with all four of its largest moons and thus such eclipses provide useful information for astronomers.
Earthly partial and total eclipses are unique for their frequent occurrence and the ease of witnessing them from everywhere around the world.
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The best views in Australia and New Zealand with some sites obscured up to 70% of the sun. Some of the Pacific islands including Samoa and Tonga will see morning eclipses.
Scientists stationed in research stations in Antarctica will have this rare opportunity for several hours of studying the eclipse in pristine conditions. French Polynesia, Kiribati, Fiji and New Caledonia will witness eclipses in various levels of obscurity.
The timing of the eclipse is special because it occurs close to the September equinox when day and night are almost equal from one side of the globe to the other with the confluence of this cosmic event emphasizes the intricate choreography of the Earth-moon-sun system. Photographers will relish the partial eclipse for its unique interplay of light and shadow and safely viewing the event, via methods such as solar filters and indirect projection is paramount to prevent eye damage, according to the experts.
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