Germany Prepares for Partial Solar Eclipse Today
The eclipse, visible across the country between 11:19 AM and 1:03 PM, will reach peak coverage of 20% in some areas, with observatories hosting safe viewing events.
- The partial solar eclipse will occur today, March 29, 2025, and will be visible across Germany, including North Rhine-Westphalia, weather permitting.
- Maximum solar coverage in NRW will be approximately 20% at 12:11 PM, with higher coverage in northern regions like Sylt compared to southern areas such as Munich.
- Observatories and planetariums across Germany are hosting public events with safe viewing equipment, educational programs, and solar eclipse glasses available for purchase.
- Experts emphasize the importance of proper eye protection, such as certified solar eclipse glasses, to prevent severe and irreversible retinal damage.
- This event is part of a broader series of celestial phenomena, with the next total solar eclipse in Germany set for September 3, 2081, and a nearby eclipse occurring in 2026 in northern Spain and the Balearic Islands.
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