Partial Solar Eclipse Ahead: Catch The Sun Turning Into 'Devil's Horns' On March 29
Here's a reason to wake up early on a Saturday: On March 29, a solar eclipse will grace the skies at sunrise over eastern Canada and the northeastern United States, as well as other northern locations.
It will be the first solar eclipse since last spring's 'Great American Eclipse' on April 8, 2024.
It won't be a total solar eclipse, but it'll be close. It's considered a 'deep partial solar eclipse,' and about 93% of the sun's disk will be obscured by the new moon.
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Parts of North America will be able to see the eclipse at sunrise or shortly after, then Greenland, Iceland, Europe and northwest Africa will be able to view the eclipse as the sun climbs throughout the morning.
Russia will be last to view the eclipse, with Siberia getting the chance to see it at sunset.
Quebec will have the best view, with a maximum of 93.1% of the sun shadowed by the moon. The border between Maine and New Brunswick will have spectacular views as well, Live Science reported.
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The farther south in the U.S. you are, the less coverage you'll see. Northern Maine could see up to 85% coverage, but in Philadelphia, only about 11% of the sun will appear covered. And in Washington, D.C., that number drops to 1%, according to Live Science. You can check the percentage visible from your location at in-the-sky.org.
In some locations, the sun will take on the appearance of devil's horns or a Cheshire Cat grin, Forbes reported. As the sun won't be completely eclipsed, it will look similar to a very bright, horizontal crescent moon.
However, according to weather.com senior digital meteorologist Chris Dolce, conditions in the Northeast are not looking optimal for viewing the eclipse. A weather disturbance may bring a decent amount of cloud cover that morning, and rain or snow are not out of the question.
If you plan to try and take a glance, don't forget to wear certified solar glasses to protect your eyes. Viewers can also use a telescope or a pair of binoculars with a solar filter. Failure to use the proper eye protection can cause serious eye damage.
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