Watch | Live broadcast of the last solar eclipse of 2025 now

Arab Weather - The Southern Hemisphere will witness a partial solar eclipse on Sunday, September 21, clearly visible in New Zealand and parts of Antarctica , as the moon blocks part of the sun's disk. This last eclipse of 2025 will not be visible in any Arab country.

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What is a solar eclipse and how does it happen?

A partial solar eclipse occurs when the moon is in its new moon phase, passing between the sun and Earth and casting its shadow over certain areas. This eclipse occurs two weeks after a total lunar eclipse. This confirms that an eclipse only occurs during a new moon, while a total eclipse only occurs during a full moon.

Places to watch the solar eclipse

According to astronomical calculations, the solar eclipse will not be visible in most countries around the world, but will be observed in limited areas, including:

• South Australia
• New Zealand
• parts of the Pacific Ocean
• Antarctica

The moon is expected to reach its maximum coverage of the sun, reaching 85.5%, while the partial eclipse will last approximately four hours and 24 minutes.