28-03-2025
Will the 'double sunrise' solar eclipse be visible in Tennessee? What to know
Skygazers will be treated to yet another eclipse this month. Just a few short weeks after the total lunar eclipse, also known as the "blood moon," a partial solar eclipse will grace the night sky.
This weekend, the moon will pass in front of and partially block the sun, casting a shadow on parts of the Northern Hemisphere, said NASA.
The partial solar eclipse will be visible in parts of North America, Europe, Africa, northern Asia, small parts of South America, throughout Greenland and Iceland, as well as much of the Atlantic and Arctic oceans.
Here's what else to know.
Saturday's eclipse will be a partial one, which occurs when the moon passes between the sun and Earth but the sun, moon and Earth are not perfectly aligned. The moon will block only part of the sun, causing the sun to appear like a crescent said NASA.
There are four types of solar eclipses: total, annular, partial and hybrid.
Total Solar Eclipse: Occurs when the moon completely blocks the sun and the sky darkens as if it were dawn or dusk. People in the path of totality can see the sun's corona, the outer atmosphere, which is usually hidden by the sun's bright face. A total solar eclipse is the only type of solar eclipse where viewers can briefly remove their eclipse glasses.
Annular Solar Eclipse: Happens when the moon is at or near its farthest point from Earth. The moon appears smaller than the sun and doesn't cover it completely, creating a bright ring around the moon.
Partial Solar Eclipse: The moon partially covers the sun because the three celestial objects are not perfectly aligned, thus giving the sun a crescent shape. During total or annular eclipses, people outside the path of totality or annularity see a partial eclipse.
Hybrid Solar Eclipse: A rare type that shifts between total and annular as the moon's shadow moves across Earth due to the curvature of Earth's surface
The partial solar eclipse will take place on Saturday, March 29. According to the website the partial solar eclipse will begin in the early morning, around 5:13 a.m. CT and end just before 6:17 a.m. Due to its timing around dawn, the eclipse has been dubbed a "double sunrise" eclipse.
However, eclipse visibility and peak will vary depending on the location in the U.S.
The eclipse will be visible in North America, mainly from the northeast according to a map from NASA. Areas which will be able to view the eclipse include:
Baltimore, Maryland,
Boston, Massachusetts
Buffalo, New York
New York, New York
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Portland, Maine
Washington D.C.
Tennessee will not get a glimpse of the partial solar eclipse.
Yes, everyone watching the eclipse must use proper eye protection or an indirect viewing method to protect their eyes, said NASA.
In order to safely view the eclipse, people must wear eclipse glasses, compliant with the ISO 12312-2 international standard. Regular sunglasses are not safe for viewing the eclipse.
"Do NOT look at the sun through a camera lens, telescope, binoculars, or any other optical device while wearing eclipse glasses or using a handheld solar viewer — the concentrated solar rays will burn through the filter and cause serious eye injury," wrote NASA. "A special-purpose solar filter must be attached to the front of any telescope, binoculars, camera lens, or other optics to observe the Sun safely."
The next solar eclipse is set to occur on Aug. 12, 2026 according to NASA. The total solar eclipse will be visible in Greenland, Iceland, Spain, Russia, and a small area of Portugal, while a partial eclipse will be visible in Europe, Africa, North America, the Atlantic Ocean, Arctic Ocean, and Pacific Ocean.
Diana Leyva covers trending news and service journalism for The Tennessean. Contact her at Dleyva@ or follow her on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, at @_leyvadiana
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