On Saturday, March 29, 2025, a partial solar eclipse will be visible across parts of North America, Europe, Russia, and Africa.
During a partial solar eclipse, the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun without perfectly aligning. This will create a crescent-shaped Sun. Or it’ll look like the Moon has taken a “bite” out of the Sun.
In North America, the partial solar eclipse will be during sunrise and visible in eastern Canada and the northeastern U.S. The eclipse will begin at 4:50 a.m. EDT and end at 8:43 a.m. EDT.
In the U.S., Maine will have the best view of the rising crescent Sun. The Sun is also described as having two “horns” during this time. Washington, D.C. will have a minimal view with only 1% of the Sun being covered.
Eclipse cities, coverage, and times
Portland, Maine will have 64% coverage and will peak at 6:30 a.m.
Boston, Massachusetts will have 43% coverage and will peak at 6:38 a.m.
New York, New York will have 22% coverage and will peak at 6:46 a.m.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania will have 12% coverage and will peak at 6:51 a.m.
Washington, D.C. will have 1% coverage and will peak at 6:59 a.m.
