Jakarta, Indonesia Sentinel — A partial solar eclipse is set to occur on March 29, 2025, offering a rare celestial spectacle across multiple continents. This event occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, casting a shadow that partially covers the Sun’s surface.
People located within the penumbra, the Moon’s outer shadow, will be able to witness this celestial event, as the Sun appears partially obscured from their vantage point on Earth. The partial solar eclipse will be visible across Europe, Africa, North America, parts of South America, western Asia, Greenland, Iceland, and the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans.
According to NASA, the eclipse will be most visible at sunrise in parts of North America, particularly in the northeastern United States. Meanwhile, Western Europe and North Africa will witness the event in the mid to late morning, while Eastern Europe and Northern Asia will see the eclipse in the afternoon or early evening.
Unfortunately, Indonesia will not be able to witness this celestial event.
A Unique Sunrise Eclipse
The sunrise on Saturday, March 29, 2025, will look remarkably different in several locations across the United States, with 13 states witnessing some form of the eclipse.
New England’s coastline is expected to have the best viewing conditions, with Maine experiencing an 86% obscuration at sunrise. New Hampshire and Massachusetts will see 57% and 55% coverage, respectively.
Further south, the eclipse will be more subtle with New York City will seen 21% obscuration, Philadelphia 11% obscuration, and Washington D.C. 1.2% obscuration
Beyond North America, the partial solar eclipse will also be visible in major European cities, though at varying degrees:
- Reykjavik, Iceland – 67%
- London, U.K. – 31%
- Paris, France – 24%
- Madrid, Spain – 20%
- Berlin, Germany – 15%
- Vienna, Austria – 6%
- Rome, Italy – 2%
A Rare “Double Sunrise” Phenomenon
One of the most extraordinary aspects of this eclipse will be the “double sunrise” effect, a rare optical illusion where the partially eclipsed Sun appears as two “horns” rising above the horizon before merging back into one.
This unique phenomenon will be visible in northeastern Maine (U.S.), southwestern New Brunswick (Canada), and eastern Quebec (Canada).
Safety Precautions
As this is a partial solar eclipse, direct viewing without protection can cause serious eye damage. Observers must use certified solar glasses or a solar-filtered telescope to safely experience the event.
With its rare sunrise display and global visibility, the March 29, 2025, partial solar eclipse is set to be one of the most unique celestial events of the year.
(Raidi/Agung)
