New moon of August 2025 gets eclipsed today

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September 21, 2025, 10:00 AM

• •A partial solar eclipse will be visible from the southern Pacific Ocean and Antarctica.
• •Observers in New Zealand will have the best viewing opportunity.
• •Planets like Mars, Saturn, Jupiter, and Venus will be visible on the night of the new moon.
• •Various constellations such as the Big Dipper, Cassiopeia, and Scorpius are also detailed.

A partial solar eclipse will be visible in the southern Pacific Ocean and Antarctica on September's new moon, which occurs when the moon shares the same celestial longitude as the sun. The eclipse's visibility extends from parts of the southern Pacific to the eastern coasts of Australia, offering prime viewing in locations like New Zealand. Additionally, the night of the new moon provides an opportunity to observe planets such as Mars, Saturn, Jupiter, and Venus, along with various constellations.

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