It may not be a total solar eclipse, but the partial solar eclipse on March 29, 2025
Seen as a run-of-the-mill partial solar eclipse
It will also create a weird “double sunrise” effect from some locations in the U.S. state of Maine and the provinces of New Brunswick and Quebec in Canada.
Understanding the eclipse map
A global map of the shadow path for the March 29, 2025 partial solar eclipse. (Image credit: NASA’s Scientific Visualization Studio)
NASA’s map of this eclipse the moon
Between the two is a blue line — and that’s where eclipse chasers will gather. It denotes precisely where the maximum eclipse occurs at sunrise or sunset. This is where you can see the most eclipse at sunrise. It dissects Quebec, goes through southwestern New Brunswick and clips northern Maine.
Where to see an eclipsed sunrise
There are plenty of locations between the “ends at sunrise” and “maximizes at sunrise” lines to watch some kind of eclipsed sunrise, with New York seeing a 21% eclipse and Boston about 43%, though, for such a sight, a clear ocean horizon is advised. Even then, clear weather on the horizon will be required. The entire thing could so easily be a bust — but for eclipse chasers, it’s a rare opportunity to see something rare.
From the east coast of New Hampshire and Massachusetts, a big eclipsed sunrise will be seen, with a crescent sun rising vertically out of the ocean from coastal locations. However, from coastal locations in northern Maine, New Brunswick and Quebec, it may be possible to see “devil’s horns” as the sun
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How to check out a location in advance
Sunrise solar eclipse’s make for a very striking skywatching target. Here a partial solar eclipse was photographer by Ed Jones rising between buildings of the Manhattan skyline from the Edge viewing deck in New York on June 10, 2021. (Image credit: ED JONES/AFP via Getty Images)
It’s vitally important to research what can be seen from any specific location — clear skies allowing — because, as well as an ocean horizon, you’ll need a clear sightline to the sun. Useful resources include Xavier Jubier’s interactive Google Map of the eclipse The Photographer’s Ephemeris map of the eclipse
Remember, NEVER look at the sun without proper eye protection and never use regular sunglasses to observe the sun . It is never safe to look directly at the sun’s rays, even if the sun is partly obscured, because they contain harmful ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) rays that can damage your eye’s retina and even cause blindness . The only safe way to look directly at the sun is through specifically designed solar filters, using solar eclipse glasses for direct viewing and solar filters for telescopes and binoculars .
