Partial Solar Eclipse on March 29, 2025: Times, Locations & Astrological Impacts

Partial Solar Eclipse on March 29, 2025 - Impact on Your Zodiac Sign

A partial solar eclipse is occurring on March 29, 2025. This is not a total eclipse. This eclipse will be visible in various parts of the world, including Europe, North America, North Asia, North/West Africa, and parts of South America. Detailed information about the eclipse, UTC times, and approximate local times for various cities are provided below.

General Time of the Eclipse

• Start of Partial Eclipse: Approximately 08:50 UTC (morning)
• Maximum Eclipse: 10:47 UTC (morning, varies by location)
• End of Partial Eclipse: Approximately 12:44 UTC (noon)
• Duration: The total eclipse lasts approximately 3 hours and 54 minutes, but the visibility and duration vary depending on the region where the eclipse occurs.

Visible Regions of the Solar Eclipse

The partial solar eclipse will be visible in the following regions:

• Europe: Northern and eastern parts, Scandinavia, Russia, and parts of the UK.
• North America: Eastern Canada, the northeastern United States, and Greenland.
• North Asia: Parts of Russia (e.g., Siberia).
• North/West Africa: Coastal regions such as Morocco, Algeria, and Mauritania.
• South America: Parts of Colombia and Venezuela.

Eclipse Times in Specific Cities

Approximate local times for the start, maximum, and end of the eclipse in various visible cities are listed below. These times are adjusted from UTC based on each city's time zone on March 29, 2025. Some regions may observe Daylight Saving Time (DST), which is considered where applicable.

North America

• New York City, USA (EDT, UTC-4): Start: 6:50 AM, Maximum: 7:04 AM, End: 7:18 AM
• St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada (NDT, UTC-2:30): Start: 7:20 AM, Maximum: 8:10 AM, End: 9:02 AM
• Nuuk, Greenland (WGST, UTC-2): Start: 7:50 AM, Maximum: 8:47 AM, End: 9:44 AM

Europe

• London, UK (BST, UTC+1): Start: 9:50 AM, Maximum: 10:30 AM, End: 11:11 AM
• Oslo, Norway (CEST, UTC+2): Start: 10:50 AM, Maximum: 11:47 AM, End: 12:44 PM
• Moscow, Russia (MSK, UTC+3): Start: 11:50 AM, Maximum: 12:47 PM, End: 1:44 PM

North/West Africa

• Rabat, Morocco (WAT, UTC+1): Start: 9:50 AM, Maximum: 10:35 AM, End: 11:20 AM
• Algiers, Algeria (CET, UTC+1): Start: 9:50 AM, Maximum: 10:40 AM, End: 11:30 AM

North Asia

• Yakutsk, Russia (YAKT, UTC+9): Start: 5:50 PM, Maximum: 6:47 PM, End: 7:44 PM

South America

• Caracas, Venezuela (VET, UTC-4): Start: 6:50 AM, Maximum: 7:20 AM, End: 7:50 AM

Additional Notes

• Northern regions like Greenland and Scandinavia will experience a greater percentage of the eclipse (up to 50-70% in some areas), while southern regions like New York or Rabat will experience a much lower percentage (10-20%).
• This Rahu-affected partial solar eclipse occurs in Pisces under the Uttarabhadra constellation. Individuals residing in the visible regions with Pisces, Sagittarius, Leo, Aries, Virgo, and Aquarius zodiac signs should avoid viewing the eclipse. Similarly, those born under Uttarabhadra, Pushyami, and Anuradha constellations should also refrain from viewing it.
• After the eclipse concludes, offer a silver idol of the Sun and Rahu, along with ghee in a bowl, as a donation after bathing.
• Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Scorpio, and Capricorn zodiac signs will experience favorable outcomes from this eclipse.
• Individuals residing in regions where the eclipse is not visible do not need to follow any specific rules.