On Saturday, March 29, astronomy fans and skywatchers took in a celestial display as the first partial solar eclipse of the year took place. Although the event could be seen from a number of locations across the world, no section of India could see it.
On Saturday, a partial solar eclipse lowered the sky during the day, producing a celestial show that could be seen over parts of North America, Europe, Africa, and the Atlantic.
On March 29, 2025, a partial solar eclipse occurred. It was predicted to start at roughly 2:20 PM IST and end by 6:13 PM IST, though visibility varied by location.
A partial solar eclipse is a spectacular sky display that occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, partially blocking sunlight and creating a shadow.
The eclipse’s peak coverage varied by location, and it unfolded at different times. Greenland, portions of Canada, Western Europe, and North Africa were all excellent viewing locations. Its tremendous visual impact was enhanced in many places by the fact that it emerged soon before sunset or shortly after sunrise.
A partial eclipse happens when the Moon just partially covers the Sun’s surface, as opposed to a total solar eclipse, in which the Moon completely blocks out the Sun. This causes the Sun to become crescent-shaped, like a “bite” removed from it.
