Rare Partial Solar Eclipse to Grace Skies on March 29
The event will feature the 'devil’s horns' effect at sunrise and will be visible across northeastern U.S., Canada, and parts of Europe.
- The partial solar eclipse will occur on Saturday, March 29, 2025, from 4:50 a.m. to 8:43 a.m. EDT, with visibility across the northeastern U.S., Canada, and Europe.
- Observers in Maine, Quebec, and New Brunswick will witness the rare 'devil’s horns' effect at sunrise, where the sun's crescent appears as two separate points on the horizon.
- Maine will experience up to 86% sun coverage, while Quebec will see the deepest eclipse at 93% obscuration.
- Proper eye protection, such as certified eclipse glasses, is essential for safe viewing to avoid potential eye damage.
- This is the first solar eclipse of 2025, following the total solar eclipse of April 2024, and the next partial solar eclipse visible in North America will not occur until August 12, 2026.