The partial solar eclipse will be visible in various locations in the U.S. Northeast.
Bill Ingalls/NASA/Getty ImagesSome Americans will experience a rare celestial treat this weekend when a partial solar eclipse occurs.During a partial solar eclipse, the moon passes between the sun and Earth, but the celestial bodies are not perfectly aligned.
As a result, only parts of the sun are obscured, causing the sun to appear as a crescent shape.If you live in the U.S. Northeast, have clear weather and are an early riser, you're in luck.The eclipse will be visible from the Washington, D.C., area up to Maine and parts of Canada and across the Atlantic Ocean to portions of Africa and Europe, according to a map from NASA. It will begin before sunrise in the U.S. and end shortly after 7 a.m. ET. The maximum coverage for those in Washington, D.C., is expected at 6:59 a.m. ET, while Buffalo, N.Y., will experience its peak at 7:05 a.m. ET, the agency says. A partial eclipse can last between 70 and 80 minutes, depending on one's location, according to NASA.For instance, Washington, D.C., is expected to see only 1% coverage of the eclipse, while Portland, Maine, is predicted to see 64%.If you plan to catch the eclipse, you will need to use special equipment such as eclipse glasses or handheld viewers. Both contain special filters designed to protect your eyes. Regular sunglasses, no matter how dark, will not sufficiently protect your eyes when viewing the partial eclipse. Looking directly at the sun can cause significant eye damage, including burns and even permanent vision loss, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology. The American Astronomical Society,Sponsor MessageIf you live in the United States, you will have to wait a while for the next opportunity. The next partial solar eclipse will take place Sept. 21 but will not be visible in the United States. An annular solar eclipse, which happens when the moon is at or close to its farthest point from Earth and passes between the sun and our planet, will occur on Feb. 17, 2026, and will also not be visible from North America. However, a total solar eclipse, during which the moon passes between the Earth and sun, completely blocking out the star, will be visible in parts of North America, including the U.S., on Aug. 12, 2026.
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