Buckle up girlies, our skies are set to be graced with a partial solar eclipse in September 2025.
It won’t be the first celestial event of the year – we’ve already had a Strawberry Moon, a Buck Moon, and a Mercury retrograde – but it’s still important!
Read on for everything you need to know, from how to best view the solar eclipse in Australia to what it means spiritually.
What time is the solar eclipse in 2025 in Australia?
As aforementioned, there will be a partial solar eclipse the morning of September 22, 2025.
It will begin at 3.58am AEST but the partial eclipse won’t be visible to the naked eye at this time.
After the sun rises around 5.45am, the eclipse will hit its deepest point at 5.47am.
It’ll all be over by 5.50am.
Where is the best place to see the solar eclipse in 2025?
This partial solar eclipse will only be visible from a small part of Australia’s eastern coast – so, if you live in or near Sydney, the Gold Coast, Hobart, Newcastle, and/or Wollongong, you’re in luck!
The best way to see the partial eclipse is to either go to a high point or find somewhere with an unobstructed view to the east.
What is a solar eclipse?
A solar eclipse is a celestial event that occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, temporarily blocking the Sun’s light either partially or completely.
This alignment can only happen during a new moon phase.
Depending on the positions of the Sun, Moon, and Earth, a solar eclipse can be:
- Total – where the Sun is completely obscured
- Partial – where only a portion of the Sun is covered, or
- Annular – when the Moon appears smaller than the Sun, creating a ‘ring of fire’ effect.
Spiritually, a solar eclipse is often seen as a time of transformation, new beginnings, and powerful shifts.
Many cultures and belief systems interpret the eclipse as a moment when hidden truths are revealed, or when the energy of the universe resets.
It’s considered a potent time for introspection, setting intentions, and letting go of what no longer serves you – almost like a cosmic ‘pause and reflect’ moment.
What can I do to honour the upcoming partial eclipse?
Reflect on what you’re ready to release and set intentions for what you’d like to invite in.
Journaling, meditating, or performing a simple ritual – like lighting a candle or burning incense – can help mark the moment.
Since the partial solar eclipse is a time of transition, focus on clarity, grounding, and personal growth.
What will happen on September 7, 2025?
A total lunar eclipse – when the Earth passes directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow to completely cover the Moon – will be visible on September 7 (or early in the morning on September 8 for Australians).
