Earth is set for partial solar eclipse today, Saturday
Less than a year after the total solar eclipse that captivated millions in North America, Earth is set for another astronomical event today, Saturday, March 29, 2025, as a partial solar eclipse will take place. However, viewing opportunities will be limited to specific regions.
Unlike the total eclipse that covered vast parts of North America last April, this eclipse will only partially obscure the Sun, with the Moon’s shadow primarily falling over the Arctic regions. As a result, no location on Earth will experience a total blackout of the Sun; instead, varying degrees of partial eclipse will be observed.
This eclipse follows a total lunar eclipse that occurred on March 13–14, making it part of an “eclipse season”—a period lasting around 37 days during which both lunar and solar eclipses can occur within a short time frame.
Several regions worldwide will witness the eclipse to varying extents, including northwest Africa, most of Europe (except some eastern areas), northwest Russia, Iceland, and Greenland.
In South America, limited areas in Suriname, French Guiana, and northern Brazil will observe the eclipse at sunrise. While most of North America will miss the event, some eastern parts of Canada and the United States will experience a striking sunrise, where the Sun will appear as a “lobster claw” due to the Moon covering a significant portion of its disk.
Experts highlight that Nunavik in Quebec, Canada, will see the most dramatic effect, with about 94% of the Sun’s disk covered, making it look like a thin watermelon slice above the southern horizon. Astronomers strongly advise against looking directly at the Sun during the eclipse, as it can cause permanent eye damage. Instead, they recommend using proper eclipse glasses or telescopes equipped with solar filters to safely enjoy this rare celestial phenomenon.
