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Partial Solar Eclipse on March 29, 2025: What Will Happen?

Where Can You See the Eclipse?
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Partial Solar Eclipse

On March 29, 2025, a partial solar eclipse will happen. The Moon will move in front of the Sun and cover part of it. However, it will not completely block the Sun, so it will not be a total solar eclipse. People in many parts of the world will be able to see it. But remember, it is very important to protect your eyes when watching.

People in North America, Europe, Africa, northern Asia, Greenland, Iceland, and parts of South America will see this partial solar eclipse.

  • In the northeastern United States, the eclipse will already be happening when the Sun rises.
  • In western Europe and northwestern Africa, the eclipse will begin during the morning.
  • In eastern Europe and northern Asia, it will happen in the afternoon or early evening.

Curious About the Eclipse Map?

The eclipse map shows where and when you can see the eclipse.

  • Yellow curved lines show how much of the Sun will be covered in each area.
  • Green lines show when the eclipse will be at its maximum in different places.
  • Orange loops mark sunrise and sunset zones.
  • Blue lines show where the eclipse reaches its peak right at sunrise or sunset.

When and How Much of the Sun Will Be Covered in Different Cities?

Here are details for some major cities:

CityEclipse BeginsMaximum TimeCoverage
New York, USA6:44 a.m. (sunrise)6:46 a.m.22%
Boston, USA6:31 a.m. (sunrise)6:38 a.m.43%
Montreal, Canada6:39 a.m. (sunrise)6:42 a.m.47%
London, U.K.10:07 a.m.11:03 a.m.31%
Dublin, Ireland10:01 a.m.11:00 a.m.41%
Reykjavik, Iceland10:05 a.m.11:05 a.m.68%
Nuuk, Greenland7:57 a.m.8:53 a.m.87%
Berlin, Germany11:32 a.m.12:19 p.m.15%
Paris, France11:08 a.m.12:01 p.m.24%
Madrid, Spain10:48 a.m.11:40 a.m.21%

What Will You See?

This will be a partial solar eclipse. The Moon will cover part of the Sun, making it look like a crescent. It might appear like a piece has been taken out of the Sun.

How to Stay Safe While Watching

Never look directly at the Sun without protection. Here’s how to watch safely:

  1. Use Eclipse Glasses – These are not regular sunglasses. They are much darker and specially made for watching eclipses.
  2. Use a Solar Viewer – Handheld solar viewers are also safe.
  3. Don’t Use Optical Devices Without Filters – Do not look through a camera, telescope, or binoculars without a special solar filter.
  4. Use Indirect Viewing – You can make a simple pinhole projector by poking a hole in a card and letting sunlight pass through it onto a surface. You can safely watch the Sun’s image on the ground. Tree leaves can also naturally project small crescent shapes on the ground.

The Next Big Question: Will You Be Watching?

A partial solar eclipse is a special event you won’t want to miss. Get your eclipse glasses ready and mark the date on your calendar!

Aashutosh Khatiwada

Aashutosh Khatiwada

Aashutosh is a passionate coder and ICT student with a drive to solve real-world problems through technology. Currently, he is working on exciting projects like building the GuffGaff social media platform, developing a Time Scheduler app, and creating tools like the Mausam Nepal QR Code Generator and Currency Converter.