We've looked at an eclipse from both sides now…
While @NASAGlenn was looking up to see last night's Blood Moon, @Firefly_Space's Blue Ghost lunar lander was looking back at the "diamond ring" of a solar eclipse. A reminder that what you see often depends on your point of view. pic.twitter.com/PRUElF1yd7— NASA (@NASA) March 14, 2025
The partial solar eclipse on March 29, 2025, will be visible across parts of North America, Europe, Russia, and sections of Africa. The eclipse will begin at 8:50 UTC as a partially eclipsed sunrise in northeastern North America and will end as a partially eclipsed sunset at 12:43 UTC in Siberia. In North America, the eclipse will start as sunrise intersects the northeast U.S. Coastal areas will provide the best viewing locations for a partially eclipsed sunrise.
There are some great photos emerging from the eclipse last night – and these two really captured my interest. The first is a time-lapse photo over Launch Complex 39A at @NASA @NASAKennedy Space Center in Florida. The other is a flawless “diamond ring” (of the Earth blocking out… pic.twitter.com/zrJX4a6dGJ
— Dr. Buzz Aldrin (@TheRealBuzz) March 15, 2025
Locations such as Rochester will witness an 8.6% eclipse at 7 a.m. EDT, while Washington, D.C., will see a 1.2% eclipse at 6:59 a.m. EDT. Atlantic Canada is expected to see some of the best views of the partially eclipsed sunrise. In St.
The lunar eclipse above Dragon and Falcon 9 at pad 39A in Florida pic.twitter.com/8WZD72ITf0
— SpaceX (@SpaceX) March 14, 2025
Andrews, New Brunswick, observers will experience the spectacle over Passamaquoddy Bay at 7:13 a.m. ADT, reaching maximum eclipse (83%) at 7:18 a.m. ADT.
Eclipse viewing locations and times
In Europe, the eclipse will be a mid-morning event, with northwest locations seeing the most significant obscuration.
A lunar eclipse — as seen from the Moon.
Today, @Firefly_Space's Blue Ghost lander was able to capture something extremely special from the surface of the Moon: the Earth blocking the light of the Sun, creating a bright ring of light in the lunar sky. pic.twitter.com/qyDLpRJMiF
— NASA Artemis (@NASAArtemis) March 14, 2025
Cardiff, Wales, and Edinburgh, Scotland, will have notable partial views, while the Roque de Los Muchachos Observatory in Spain’s Canary Islands will observe a 25% eclipse at 10:03 a.m. WET. Parts of Northwest Africa will witness a partial eclipse, with the Atlantic coast of Morocco seeing the most notable views. Cities such as Tangier and Casablanca will experience partial coverage in the late morning.
Safety is paramount when observing a solar eclipse. It’s unsafe to look directly at the sun during the partial phases without proper solar eclipse glasses. The partial solar eclipse of March 29, 2025, promises to be an exciting event for skywatchers across multiple continents.
Whether you’re planning to catch a glimpse at sunrise in North America or mid-morning in Europe, ensure you have the proper eye protection to enjoy this celestial phenomenon safely.
April Isaacs is a news contributor for DevX.com She is long-term, self-proclaimed nerd. She loves all things tech and computers and still has her first Dreamcast system. It is lovingly named Joni, after Joni Mitchell.
