The moon and sun put on a magnificent show on Sept. 21 when a dramatic partial solar eclipse darkened the sky over a swathe of the Pacific ocean, transforming the disk of our parent star into a radiant crescent.

Each partial solar eclipse takes place during the monthly new moon phase, when the lunar disk passes between Earth and sun, occulting (or hiding) its light while stopping short of perfectly blocking out its surface.

Read on to see pictures of the September 2025 partial solar eclipse captured as the sun rode low over New Zealand's eastern horizon, and be sure to check out our partial solar eclipse live blog for a recap of how the magnificent display of orbital mechanics unfolded on the day.

First views of the September 2025 partial solar eclipse

A deepening eclipse

Our first vi

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