After total lunar eclipse this week there is a partial solar eclipse in parts of U.S; here's date, places, time and all details

March is fully stacked with two stunning astronomical phenomena. Skywatchers have a lot to look forward to this month!

In the upcoming weeks, skywatchers in the U.S. will be treated to breathtaking views of two celestial phenomena.

This week's total lunar eclipse is the first, and in late March there will be a partial solar eclipse. Although not a total eclipse, it is still a breathtaking sight for space enthusiasts.

When can you see the partial solar eclipse?

Two solar eclipses will be visible to skygazers in 2025, though they will only be partial. According to timeanddate.com, the first one will start at approximately 4:50 a.m. ET on March 29. It is anticipated to conclude shortly before 8:43 a.m. ET. The partial eclipse is expected to peak at approximately 6:47 a.m. ET.

According to NASA, the second partial solar eclipse of the year will occur on September 21, 2025, and it will cross portions of the Atlantic, Pacific, Antarctic, and Australian oceans, as per a report by USA Today.

Where can you see the partial solar eclipse?

A partial solar eclipse is expected to occur on March 29 in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans, according to NASA. According to a NASA map, the best chance of seeing the eclipse may be in the Northeast U.S., which includes New York, Boston, and Augusta, Maine.

How does a partial solar eclipse differ from a total lunar eclipse?

When the Moon moves between the Sun and the Earth, it creates a shadow that, in certain places, completely or partially blocks the Sun's light. This phenomenon is known as a solar eclipse.

When the moon passes between Earth and the sun, it creates a shadow but does not completely block out the sun, this celestial event is called a partial solar eclipse. Only a portion of the Sun will seem to be obscured, giving it a crescent form.

A total lunar eclipse, on the other hand, occurs when the sun and moon are on different sides of the planet.

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What other eclipses are happening in 2025 and beyond?

A total lunar eclipse, also known as the "blood moon" and a rare astronomical phenomenon, will take place on March 14, 2025, giving the appearance of a deep red moon.

North America, South America, Western Europe, and Africa will be able to witness this year's complete lunar eclipse. The moon passes through Earth's penumbra during the penumbral phase of the eclipse, which starts at 11:57 p.m. ET. According to NASA, the eclipse will end at 6 a.m. ET after just over 6 hours.

The date of the next annular solar eclipse is February 17, 2026. Also, on August 12, 2026, a total eclipse akin to the one in 2024 is scheduled to occur.

FAQs

Where will the partial solar eclipse of March 29, 2025 be visible?
It will be visible across North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans. Cities in the United States, including New York, Boston, and Augusta, Maine, may catch a glimpse.

What is the distinction between a total and partial solar eclipse?
A total solar eclipse completely obscures the sun, whereas a partial eclipse covers only a portion of it, leaving some of it visible.