Eclipses (grahan) in 2025 — London
Every solar and lunar eclipse of 2025, with timings and visibility for London. Sutak applies only where an eclipse is actually visible.
Next eclipse visible from London: Partial solar eclipse on 2 August 2027
Never look at the Sun directly or through ordinary sunglasses during a solar eclipse — use certified eclipse glasses or a pinhole projector. A lunar eclipse is safe to watch with the naked eye.
Total lunar eclipse — 14 March 2025
Visible from LondonPast
- Seen from London
- 14 Mar 2025, 5:09 AM to 6:23 AM
- Maximum (global)
- 14 Mar 2025, 6:58 AM
- Penumbral phase
- 14 Mar 2025, 3:57 AM to 10:00 AM
- Partial (umbral) phase
- 14 Mar 2025, 5:09 AM to 8:48 AM
- Totality
- 14 Mar 2025, 6:25 AM to 7:32 AM
- Sutak
- 13 Mar 2025, 8:09 PM to 14 Mar 2025, 6:23 AM
Partial solar eclipse — 29 March 2025
Visible from LondonPast
- Seen from London
- 29 Mar 2025, 10:07 AM to 12:00 PM
- Sun covered
- 31% at maximum
- Maximum (global)
- 29 Mar 2025, 10:47 AM
- Sutak
- 28 Mar 2025, 10:07 PM to 29 Mar 2025, 12:00 PM
Total lunar eclipse — 7 September 2025
Visible from LondonPast
- Seen from London
- 7 Sept 2025, 7:30 PM to 8:56 PM
- Maximum (global)
- 7 Sept 2025, 7:11 PM
- Penumbral phase
- 7 Sept 2025, 4:28 PM to 9:55 PM
- Partial (umbral) phase
- 7 Sept 2025, 5:26 PM to 8:56 PM
- Totality
- 7 Sept 2025, 6:30 PM to 7:53 PM
- Sutak
- 7 Sept 2025, 10:30 AM to 8:56 PM
Partial solar eclipse — 21 September 2025
Not visible from LondonPast
- Maximum (global)
- 21 Sept 2025, 8:41 PM
- Sutak
- No sutak in London
Sutak and grahan customs
In the Hindu tradition the period before an eclipse is called sutak. It begins 12 hours (4 prahars) before a solar eclipse and 9 hours (3 prahars) before a lunar eclipse, and only where the eclipse is visible. Many families avoid cooking and eating during sutak, keep tulsi leaves in stored food, chant or meditate during the eclipse, and bathe and give charity after it ends. Children, the elderly, the sick and pregnant women are traditionally exempt from the fasting rules.
Frequently asked questions
How many eclipses are there in 2025?
2025 has 2 solar and 2 lunar eclipses.
When is the next eclipse visible from London?
The next eclipse visible from London is the partial solar eclipse on 2 August 2027.