Rare Partial Solar Eclipse Offers Stunning 'Double Sunrise' Views
The celestial event, visible across parts of North America, Europe, Africa, and northern Asia, is currently underway with dramatic sights in northeastern North America.
- The partial solar eclipse began at 4:50 a.m. EDT and will end at 8:43 a.m. EDT, with the maximum eclipse occurring at 6:47 a.m. EDT.
- Northeastern North America, including Maine and parts of Canada, is experiencing up to 85% Sun coverage and the rare 'double sunrise' phenomenon, where the Sun appears to rise with 'devil's horns.'
- Livestreams from platforms like TimeandDate and the Royal Observatory Greenwich are providing global access to the event for those outside the visible regions.
- Safety remains a top priority, with experts emphasizing the use of certified eclipse glasses or indirect viewing methods to prevent eye damage.
- This deep partial eclipse, part of Saros cycle 149, occurs just 0.8 days before the Moon reaches perigee, making it one of the most significant partial eclipses in recent history.




































