Skywatchers have been sharing claims on social media that a solar eclipse will take place on August 2, 2025, after a total eclipse was visible in the UK earlier this month but experts have now weighed in
Astronomy enthusiasts and social media users have been abuzz with chatter about a potential solar eclipse on 2 August, 2025, but astronomers have now debunked these rumours.
The hype is understandable, particularly as excitement mounts for the awe-inspiring total eclipse slated for 2 August, 2027.
However, contrary to viral claims, The Economic Times reports that no such event is scheduled for the same date in 2025.
Official data from NASA and national observatories confirm that there will be no solar eclipse on 2 August, 2025.
Instead, two eclipses are anticipated this year, neither of which coincide with the aforementioned date, and UK eclipse chasers have already had their moment.
The first is an annular eclipse on 28 February, visible solely from certain areas of the South Pacific Ocean.
The second is a partial eclipse on 23 August, observable in parts of Canada, Greenland, and the Arctic.
This means any expectations of a dramatic darkening of the skies on 2 August, 2025, are entirely baseless, reports the Express.
So, what’s behind the mix-up?
This eclipse is no ordinary spectacle.
Lasting up to six minutes and 23 seconds, it will be the longest total eclipse visible from land between the years 1991 and 2114.
While most total eclipses last less than three minutes, this one will provide an extended glimpse of the Sun’s outer atmosphere – the corona – promising a mesmerising display for all those along its path.
The uniqueness of this celestial event boils down to impeccable cosmic timing
Adding a touch of drama, the eclipse’s trajectory is near the equator, which slows down the Moon’s shadow as it traverses Earth, resulting in an extended period of darkness.
However, for now, astronomy enthusiasts will have to hold their breath until 2027 for that memorable spectacle.
As for 2025?
You can keep your eclipse glasses tucked away – at least until August 2.