A partial solar eclipse will occur on Saturday, March 29, 2025, visible from parts of the Northern Hemisphere. This celestial event, though not a total eclipse, is expected to be a major draw for astronomers and sky watchers alike.
NASA has confirmed that the eclipse will be seen across Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, and over the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans. The best views will be from the eastern parts of North America, where observers may catch the eclipsed sun rising on the horizon at sunrise if weather conditions permit.
This partial eclipse marks the first of two solar eclipses in 2025. A second eclipse is expected on September 21, which will be visible primarily from the Southern Hemisphere, including parts of Australia, Antarctica, and the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.
Solar eclipses occur when the Sun, Moon, and Earth align, with the Moon casting a shadow on Earth. Depending on the alignment, different types of eclipses occur:
Total Solar Eclipse: The Moon completely covers the Sun, revealing the outer solar atmosphere, known as the corona.
Annular Solar Eclipse: The Moon appears smaller than the Sun, creating a ring of sunlight around the Moon.
Partial Solar Eclipse: The Moon partially blocks the Sun, casting only a partial shadow.
Hybrid Solar Eclipse: A rare type that shifts between annular and total as it moves along its path.
Astronomers are gearing up for this March event as a chance to study and enjoy one of nature’s most captivating phenomena.
