According to Space.com, on Saturday, March 29, 2025, skywatchers in the northeastern United States and Canada can witness a partial solar eclipse in the early hours of the day.
This event is caused by the arrival of the new moon March 2025, which will partially obscure the sun’s disk.
The eclipse will be visible across the northeastern part of North America, much of Europe, and Russia, with some visibility as far south as Morocco.
Causes of a Partial Solar Eclipse?
A partial solar eclipse occurs when the sun, moon, and Earth align in such a way that the moon only partially covers the sun as seen from Earth.
Typically, the moon passes above or below the sun, but in this instance, it will move directly in front of the sun, creating the appearance of a “bite” taken out of the solar disk. Unlike a total solar eclipse, where the entire sun is obscured for a brief period, a partial eclipse never completely covers the sun.
For real-time updates and coverage of the partial solar eclipse, you can follow our solar eclipse live blog.
When and Where to See the Eclipse
In the United States, the partial solar eclipse will begin around 4:50 a.m. EDT and will end just before 8:43 a.m. EDT, according to Time and Date. The peak viewing time will vary based on location.
