On March 29, 2025, a partial solar eclipse will be visible across parts of the northeastern United States. During this event, the Moon will partially cover the Sun, creating a striking celestial display.
In cities like New York and Boston, the eclipse will begin before sunrise and reach its maximum shortly after the Sun rises. For example, in Portland, Maine, about 64% of the Sun will be obscured at sunrise.
To safely view the eclipse, it's essential to use proper eye protection, such as eclipse glasses that meet the ISO 12312-2 international standard.
Regular sunglasses are not safe for viewing the Sun during an eclipse. If you don't have eclipse glasses, consider using indirect viewing methods like a pinhole projector.
Remember, never look directly at the Sun without appropriate protection, as it can cause serious eye injury. Witness the Moon take a "bite" out of the rising Sun.
Solar Eclipse 2025: Date, Time, and Visibility in the US
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The first solar eclipse of 2025 will occur on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Here are the details regarding its date, time, and visibility in the United States:
Date and Time
- Start Time: 4:50 a.m. EDT
- Peak Time: 6:47 a.m. EDT
- End Time: 8:43 a.m. EDT
Visibility in the US
The partial solar eclipse will be visible across the northeastern United States. The best viewing locations include:
- Maine: 6:13 a.m. to 7:17 a.m. EDT
- Massachusetts: 6:27 a.m. to 7:08 a.m. EDT
- New York: 6:35 a.m. to 7:12 a.m. EDT
- Pennsylvania: 6:46 a.m. to 7:08 a.m. EDT
- New Jersey: 6:43 a.m. to 7:06 a.m. EDT
- Virginia: 6:50 a.m. to 7:03 a.m. EDT
Additionally, the eclipse will be visible in Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia. The eclipse will be visible between 6:13 a.m. and 7:17 a.m. EDT in those states.
Unique Phenomena
In some areas, particularly in northeastern Maine and parts of Canada, observers may witness a "double sunrise" or a "devil's horns" effect where the sun appears to rise in a unique, crescent-like shape due to the moon's shadow.
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What is the Double Sunrise Effect?
The Double Sunrise is a rare event that happens during a solar eclipse at sunrise. It makes the Sun look like it is rising twice. This happens when the Moon covers part of the Sun as it appears on the horizon. Instead of one bright Sun, people may see two glowing points of light.
This unique sight will be visible during the partial solar eclipse on March 29, 2025, in some parts of the northeastern United States, Canada, and New Brunswick.
Solar Eclipse 2025: Partial Solar Eclipse 2025 Timings Across Major Cities
| City | Partial Begins | Maximum Eclipse | Coverage | Partial Ends |
| Baltimore, MD (USA) | 6:55 a.m. * | 6:57 a.m. | 3% | 7:02 a.m. |
| Boston, MA (USA) | 6:31 a.m. * | 6:38 a.m. | 43% | 7:07 a.m. |
| Buffalo, NY (USA) | 7:02 a.m. * | 7:05 a.m. | 2% | 7:09 a.m. |
| New York, NY (USA) | 6:44 a.m. * | 6:46 a.m. | 22% | 7:04 a.m. |
| Philadelphia, PA (USA) | 6:49 a.m. * | 6:51 a.m. | 12% | 7:03 a.m. |
| Portland, ME (USA) | 6:27 a.m. * | 6:30 a.m. | 64% | 7:10 a.m. |
| Washington, D.C. (USA) | 6:56 a.m. * | 6:59 a.m. | 1% | 7:01 a.m. |
| Halifax, Canada | 7:00 a.m. * | 7:17 a.m. | 83% | 8:12 a.m. |
| Montreal, Canada | 6:39 a.m. * | 6:42 a.m. | 47% | 7:13 a.m. |
| Ottawa, Canada | 6:48 a.m. * | 6:51 a.m. | 30% | 7:13 a.m. |
| St. John’s, Canada | 6:57 a.m. | 7:52 a.m. | 83% | 8:51 a.m. |
| Nuuk, Greenland | 7:57 a.m. | 8:53 a.m. | 87% | 9:53 a.m. |
| Reykjavik, Iceland | 10:05 a.m. | 11:05 a.m. | 68% | 12:07 p.m. |
| London, UK | 10:07 a.m. | 11:03 a.m. | 31% | 12:00 p.m. |
| Paris, France | 11:08 a.m. | 12:01 p.m. | 24% | 12:56 p.m. |
| Berlin, Germany | 11:32 a.m. | 12:19 p.m. | 15% | 1:07 p.m. |
| Madrid, Spain | 10:48 a.m. | 11:40 a.m. | 21% | 12:33 p.m. |
| Oslo, Norway | 11:30 a.m. | 12:24 p.m. | 30% | 1:19 p.m. |
| Stockholm, Sweden | 11:40 a.m. | 12:31 p.m. | 22% | 1:21 p.m. |
| Saint Petersburg, Russia | 2:00 p.m. | 2:43 p.m. | 13% | 3:25 p.m. |
Note: * indicates the eclipse starts before sunrise.
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