Toward the end of the month on March 29, 2025, a solar eclipse will be in effect for the northeastern United States and of Canada around sunrise. This will not be like the rare total eclipse like that of August 17, 2017 that spanned a path of totality across the U.S. from Oregon to North Carolina. This will be a partial solar eclipse that will only be visible to states along the northeast side of the United States and parts of Canada.
Though this isn't the same type of exciting event as a total or lunar eclipse, this partial eclipse will still be a sight worth peeking up for.
When does the partial solar eclipse begin?
In the U.S., the partial solar eclipse should begin Saturday morning around 6:13 a.m. EDT and end at 7:17 a.m. EDT. For Canada, it will start at 6:56 a.m. NDT and end at 8:20 a.m. EDT.
Depending on your location within the United States or Canada, the peak and visibility level of the eclipse will vary, so keep that in mind.
How can you safely view the partial solar eclipse?
Solar eclipses, as much as they are beautiful to look at, are very harmful for our eyes to look at naturally. Thankfully, there are ways in which we can view the phenomenon without compromising safety.
The best and safest method to view a solar eclipse is to invest in some eclipse safety glasses. These may look like the old-fashioned (and gimmicky) 3D glasses of movie theaters long past, but these glasses are designed specifically to protect against the harmful radiation and UV lighting of the sun's rays. You can snag a pair of these for a reasonable price from any of your trusted retailers. Just make sure that what you are buying is legitimate and not made with cheap, unreliable materials.
Another option that has been proven to work is wearing a welding mask. Since welders look at bright sparks all day as part of their trade, their masks are built to protect their eyesight from the intense glare of their torch. Because of that, a welding mask is a good substitute for eclipse glasses if you so happen to have one lying around (and it looks pretty cool, too).
If you're not sure where to look for a pair of vision protection, you can peruse which suppliers offer the best, and safest, eclipse glasses here at the American Astronomical Society.