News has been circulating about a full solar eclipse on August-2, 2025. But this information is false
New Delhi, August 2, 2025: There will be no solar eclipse on August 2, 2025, despite claims circulating online. The actual event of a total solar eclipse will take place on August 2, 2027, lasting over 6 minutes, making it the longest of the century.
While India won’t witness a total eclipse, many cities, including Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru, will experience a partial eclipse between 3:34 PM and 5:53 PM IST, weather permitting.
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The path of totality will pass through North Africa, Southern Europe, and the Middle East.
Busting Myths
It appears that this false information first originated on social media and was then quickly carried by some news agencies lending credence to the information.
The fact that there is no Surya Grahan today August 2, 2025 has been confirmed by experts. Instead, a partial solar eclipse will occur on September 21, 2025, and it won’t be visible from India.
However, August 2, 2027, will bring a total solar eclipse, and it’s being called the “Eclipse of the Century”. While India won’t see the full eclipse, many cities will witness a partial eclipse in the late afternoon.
What makes this eclipse so long?
- The Moon will be at perigee (closest to Earth), appearing larger.
- The Earth will be at aphelion (farthest from the Sun), making the Sun appear smaller.
- The eclipse will pass near the equator, where the Moon’s shadow moves more slowly.