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Not only are solar eclipses avidly observed as astronomical phenomena, but many cultures, including Hinduism, place great emphasis on celestial events. In astrology, the sun is associated with spirit and life, and the moon represents spirit and emotions. Solar and lunar eclipses are believed to have significant health effects, and numerous mythological stories are associated with them. In 2025 there will be two solar eclipses and one lunar eclipse. Bhopal based astrologer and senior consultant Pandit Hitendra Kumar Sharma reveals the timing of these astrological events along with the details of the stacking period. The first solar eclipse will take place on March 29 and areas such as Bermuda, Barbados, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Germany, France, Hungary, Ireland, Morocco, Greenland, eastern Canada, northern Brazil and the Netherlands can see it. Portugal, Northern Russia, Spain, Sweden, Poland, Ukraine, Switzerland, Great Britain and Eastern United States.

However, this solar eclipse will not be visible in India. In other words, there is no impact in India and the stacking deadline is not met. The second solar eclipse of the year will take place on September 21st and will only be visible in New Zealand, Fiji, Antarctica and Australia. Similar to the first solar eclipse, this phenomenon will not be visible in India and will not be affected or observed during the Stak period. The first lunar eclipse of 2025 will take place on March 14th. This lunar eclipse will be visible in Australia, Europe, Africa, America and Antarctica. It does not occur in India, so it has no effect here and Sutak time does not apply. The second and final lunar eclipse of 2025 will take place on September 7th. Unlike other lunar eclipses, this one will be visible in India. The solar eclipse begins at 9:55 p.m. and lasts until 1:30 a.m. on September 8th. Therefore, the stacking period begins 9 hours before the eclipse. Apart from India, this solar eclipse will also be seen in Australia, Europe, New Zealand, America and Africa.