Several major solar eclipses are coming n the wake of the March 29, 2025, partial solar eclipse. Here’s where and when to see the best ones.
The moon slipped between the Earth and the sun on Saturday, casting a shadow on our planet in parts of the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Europe, Russia and Africa.
This story was updated to add new information. Just over two weeks after a total lunar eclipse, the U.S. will be dazzled by a partial solar eclipse. For skywatchers in the northeastern U.S. and ...
To view the partial solar eclipse safely, wear certified eclipse glasses or use a handheld solar viewer labeled with the ISO 12312-2 international standard. If you normally wear eyeglasses, keep them on and put eclipse glasses over them or hold a handheld viewer in front of them, according to the American Astronomical Society.
During a partial solar eclipse, the moon passes between the sun and Earth. The moon casts a shadow on Earth and only partly blocks the sun, making it appear like a crescent. Unlike a total solar eclipse, there’s no totality so experts say proper eye protection must be worn the whole time.
The eclipse won't be total anywhere in the world, but parts of Canada will come close.
Unlike a lunar eclipse, you'll need to wear safety glasses or take steps to otherwise protect your eyes to safely watch the solar eclipse.
A partial solar eclipse was visible across Europe on Saturday, as well as western Africa, eastern North America and northern Asia. View on euronews