Sunrise partial solar eclipse happening this morning for parts of US
Cities along the I-95 corridor will see a partial eclipse, but it begins before sunrise for places such as Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Washington, which leaves just a few minutes to see this celestial show before it's over. Solar eclipse glasses are required to view this eclipse.
Partial solar eclipse puts on a show at sunrise in Maine
Parts of the Northeast that managed to dodge the clouds were treated to a partial solar eclipse Saturday morning.
NEW YORK – Those who live in the Northeast are getting treated to a partial solar eclipse early Saturday morning – provided the clouds can get out of the way.
The Moon will pass in front of the Sun, during sunrise, creating a partial eclipse as the lunar shadow falls over the Atlantic Ocean, as well as parts of the U.S. and Canada.
Here’s everything you need to know about this Sun, Moon and Earth alignment happening before breakfast:
How to watch the eclipse online:
FOX Weather is streaming the partial eclipse live. You can watch here:
Where and when will the partial eclipse be visible?
The eclipse will be visible in Europe, western Africa, eastern Canada and the northeastern U.S. The timing of the event will be better for those across the Atlantic Ocean, who are hours ahead of the U.S.
A map of the Northeast U.S. showing the maximum eclipse on March 29, 2025.
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In the U.S., this partial eclipse is for the early risers. So grab your coffee or whatever your breakfast of champions is, and step outside at sunrise.
Cities along the Interstate 95 corridor will see a partial eclipse, but it begins before sunrise for places including Boston, New York, and Philadelphia, leaving just a few minutes to see this celestial show before it's over.
The NASA table below shows the timeline of the March 29 eclipse. The farther north you are in the Northeast, the greater your coverage of the Sun. Portland, Maine, will experience 64% coverage, but Washington will see just a sliver of the Sun covered at 1%.
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Partial eclipse timing on March 20. An asterisk means the eclipse begins before sunrise.
What is the forecast for the partial eclipse?
Two words: Not good.
According to the FOX Forecast Center, almost the entire U.S. eclipse zone is forecast to be shrouded in clouds on Saturday morning, and there were widespread reports of light rain across New England --even some light snow around Maine. There may be a small gap of clearing in eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey, but the eclipse won't be too noticeable there. Still, getting a lucky break in the clouds could reveal the show.
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How to view Saturday's partial eclipse in person?
Unlike a total solar eclipse – when the Moon’s shadow completely covers the Sun for several minutes – a partial eclipse does not allow you to look directly at the Sun without eye protection at any time.
To view a partial eclipse, you must wear your certified solar eclipse glasses for the entirety of the event. These glasses need to meet the ISO 12312-2 international standard for direct Sun viewing, according to the American Astronomical Society.
Regular sunglasses are not safe for viewing any partial or annular eclipse because sunglasses allow more sunlight than is safe for your eyes.
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A partially eclipsed sun is reflected on a pinhole camera set up at India Gate, on June 21, 2020 in New Delhi, India. (Photo By Biplov Bhuyan/Hindustan Times via Getty Images)
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It’s been nearly a year since the April total solar eclipse. If you are planning to reuse your eclipse glasses, just be sure to inspect the lenses for any scratches or damage. Do not use the glasses if they are damaged or the solar filters are loose from their frames.
For children unable to follow instructions and keep those glasses on (hello, toddler parents), it’s best to view the eclipse indirectly through a pinhole projector or a live video of the event online.
A partial Solar eclipse is seen just after sunrise over the Queens borough of New York across the East River on November 3, 2013 in New York. (STAN HONDA/AFP via Getty Images)
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A partial eclipse is also indirectly visible through the shadows you can create with your hands or other objects.