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A solar eclipse, also known as Surya Grahan, is set to occur on Saturday, March 29, 2025. This will be a partial solar eclipse. Skywatchers can look forward to this visual treat as the astronomical event graces the skies. Interestingly, this eclipse occurs just weeks after a total lunar eclipse. The partial solar eclipse is expected to offer a visually stunning experience which will be visible to those who reside in the northeastern United States and parts of Canada. During this phenomenon, the moon will create an illusion that it is taking a bite out of the Sun, resulting in a striking crescent-like effect during sunrise.

What is Partial Solar Eclipse?

Unlike the total solar eclipse where the Sun gets completely blocked out, a partial solar eclipse is exactly like what it sounds. It is a celestial event in which the moon partially blocks out the Sun's light and leaves a portion of the Sun visible, creating a crescent-like appearance.

Partial Solar Eclipse 2025: When and Where to Watch

As per IST (Indian Standard Time), the partial solar eclipse will commence at 2:20 PM and end at 6:13 PM. You can view the celestial event live on the Royal Observatory Greenwich official YouTube channel.

Skywatchers can also watch the live stream on the Time and Date YouTube channel as well.

According to Space.com, the partial eclipse will occur from 4:50 AM EDT to 8:43 AM EDT (2:20 PM IST to 6:13 PM IST). It will last about two hours across the globe, with 800 million people being able to witness the astronomical occurrence. The best views will be witnessed in the northeastern states of the US. Here is a list of regions where the partial solar eclipse will occur with striking perspectives, as mentioned in a report by USA Today:

New York - 6:53 AM to 7:12 AM

Massachusetts - 6:27 AM to 7:08 AM

Maine - 6:13 AM to 7:17 AM

Pennsylvania - 6:46 AM to 7:08 AM

New Jersey - 6:43 AM to 7:06 AM

Virginia - 6:50 AM to 7:03 AM

Moreover, this partial solar eclipse will be visible across Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Notably, the event will also occur based on the location and the atmospheric conditions.

Partial Solar Eclipse 2025: Safety Precautions

The American Astronomical Society and NASA have certified certain manufacturers to make sure that the glasses have recommended protection. Notably, standard glasses are inadequate to protect your eyes from harmful UV (Ultraviolet) rays.

To observe a solar eclipse you require special protective measures, unlike a lunar eclipse which does not require any equipment and can be observed by the naked eye. Staring at the Sun directly without any eye protection can cause severe retinal damage, referred to as "Eclipse Blindness." Experts recommend using 'eclipse glasses' which meet the International Organisation for Standardisation standard -- ISO 12312-2 -- for safely viewing the partial solar eclipse.

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