No Total Solar Eclipse in 2025: BMKG Clarifies Misinformation
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Recent reports circulating about a total solar eclipse on August 2, 2025, have been refuted by IndonesiaS Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG). The BMKG confirms the closest eclipse event will occur on September 21, 2025, and will be a partial solar eclipse, not a total one.
The agency clarified that the new moon phase in August 2025 falls on August 23rd, and no solar eclipse will be visible anywhere in the world at that time. This clarification was issued via BMKG’s official Instagram account on July 30, 2024, to address public confusion.
2025 Eclipse Schedule: What to Expect
According to BMKG data, 2025 will feature four eclipse events: two total lunar eclipses and two partial solar eclipses. here’s a detailed schedule:
- Total Lunar Eclipse: March 14, 2025 – Visible in the total phase from eastern Indonesia.
- Partial Solar Eclipse: March 29, 2025 – Not visible from Indonesia.
- Total Lunar Eclipse: September 7, 2025 – Visible from all regions of Indonesia.
- Partial Solar Eclipse: September 21, 2025 – Not visible from Indonesia.
NASA data confirms a total solar eclipse will occur on August 2, 2027, but not in 2025.
August Sky Events: Still Plenty to See
While a total solar eclipse isn’t on the calendar for august 2025,several other celestial events will be visible:
- August 1: Observe the Summer Triangle – Deneb,Vega,and Altair – in the eastern sky at dusk.
- August 9: Full Moon, known as the “Sturgeon Moon,” named after sturgeon fish common in North American rivers and lakes during late summer.
- August 11-13: A conjunction of Venus and Jupiter will appear very close together on the eastern horizon after sunset.
These events offer opportunities for astronomical observation and engagement with natural phenomena.
Astronomers and sky enthusiasts can still enjoy the beauty of the night sky in August. Observing stars and planets provides both educational insight and a rewarding experience. For the latest data on upcoming celestial events,follow announcements from BMKG and other astronomy research institutions.
