A rumor is going viral on social media, claiming that on August 2, the whole earth will drown in darkness for 6 minutes as there will be a rare full solar eclipse that day. Many people have become worried about this news as true and are wondering if the whole world will really be immersed in darkness for a few minutes.
Will there really be a blackout on Earth for 6 minutes?
However, the reality is different from this. According to astronomers and experts, there will be no solar eclipse on August 2 in 2025 this year. This information is completely wrong and misleading. Actually, the solar eclipse that is being talked about will be two years from today, on 2 August 2027. This eclipse is certainly special, because on that day the Moon will cover the sun completely for about 6 minutes 23 seconds, which can cause darkness in some places in some places.
This solar eclipse is very special from scientific terms because it is considered to be the longest full solar eclipse of the 21st century. Earlier, such a long darkness in the US, Mexico and Canada was seen on 8 April 2024, when the Moon covered the Sun for about 4 minutes 28 seconds.
Another important fact is that solar eclipse is always on the day of Amavasya, because only then the moon and the sun are able to come in the same line. But there is no Amavasya on 2 August 2025, so it is not possible to have solar eclipse on that day.
How many solar eclipses will be held in 2025?
If we talk about the year 2025, then there will be a total of two solar eclipses and two lunar eclipses this year. Of these, the first solar eclipse and lunar eclipse have already been installed. Now the next solar eclipse will be on 21-22 September 2025, which will be a partial solar eclipse. This will not appear in India, but will appear in New Zealand, Fiji, Antarctica and parts of Australia.
So to say that, there will be no full solar eclipse on August 2, 2025 and there will be no darkness all over the world for 6 minutes. This is just a rumor. The really rare solar eclipse will be on August 2, 2027, which Astronomers have already identified.
Why is solar eclipse
According to mythological beliefs, solar eclipse occurs due to Rahu and Ketu. Both these planets try to eclipse the sun. Apart from this, its story is also related to sea churning.
No auspicious work is done during solar eclipse
It is said that no auspicious works like marriage, Mundan are done during solar eclipse. Also, the doors of temples are closed during solar eclipse, because at this time God is in crisis.
Pregnant women do not leave during solar eclipse
Do not sleep nor eat nor drink during solar eclipse. In addition, pregnant women should not leave during solar eclipse, because if they go out during solar eclipse, their child may be disabled.
(Disclaimer: These general information is provided only for the purpose of reading. It does not confirm the claim of NH.)