Rare Partial Solar Eclipse with 'Double Sunrise' Effect to Dazzle on March 29
Skywatchers in northeastern North America and eastern Canada will experience up to 94% sun obscuration and a unique celestial phenomenon at sunrise.
- The partial solar eclipse on March 29, 2025, will be visible across northeastern North America, eastern Canada, and parts of Europe, with sunrise offering the best views in many regions.
- Observers in areas like Quebec, New Brunswick, and Maine will see up to 94% of the sun obscured, with the point of greatest eclipse occurring in Nunavik, Quebec.
- A rare 'double sunrise' effect will occur in some locations, where separate cusps of the sun will appear to rise independently, creating a striking visual phenomenon.
- The eclipse will be most visible along the terminator line at sunrise, requiring a clear horizon and proper safety equipment, such as eclipse glasses or solar filters, for safe viewing.
- This event comes 354 days after the 'Great American Eclipse' of 2024 and precedes the next partial solar eclipse visible in North America, set for August 12, 2026.