Partial Solar Eclipse March 2025: Canada, USA, UK, Russia, Greenland, and Norway

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Solar Eclipse captured from Scottsville, United States on August 24, 2017. Image credit: Justin Dickey via Unsplash

If you missed the incredible blood moon lunar eclipse on March 14, don’t worry! You’ll have another chance to witness a partial solar eclipse on March 29, 2025. This partial solar eclipse will be visible in Europe, North Asia, North and West Africa, much of North America, South America, and the Atlantic and Arctic regions. You won’t need a telescope or binoculars to watch this eclipse.

However, it is important to protect your eyes by using solar eclipse glasses, as viewing the eclipse without proper protection can cause serious eye damage and even permanent blindness. If your eclipse glasses are damaged or old, consider donating them and getting new ones!

The eclipse will be best viewed in Canada. Here are details such as obstruction, magnitude, duration, and timing for some of the best places in Canada to watch the eclipse.

Salluit, Canada

  • Obscuration: 93.07%
  • Magnitude: 0.9375
  • Duration: 1h 48m 5s
  • Partial Eclipse Begins: Sun below horizon
  • Sunrise: 10:32:55 GMT
  • Maximum Eclipse: 10:48:56 GMT
  • Partial Eclipse Ends: 11:44:03 GMT

Labrador City, Canada

  • Obscuration: 90.32%
  • Magnitude: 0.9156
  • Duration: 1h 49m 7s
  • Partial Eclipse Begins: Sun below horizon
  • Sunrise: 11:07:55 GMT
  • Maximum Eclipse: 11:31:58 GMT
  • Partial Eclipse Ends: 12:27:58 GMT

Peak Island, Canada

  • Obscuration: 90.32%
  • Magnitude: 0.9156
  • Duration: 1h 49m 7s
  • Partial Eclipse Begins: Sun below horizon
  • Sunrise: 11:07:55 GMT
  • Maximum Eclipse: 11:31:58 GMT
  • Partial Eclipse Ends: 12:27:58 GMT

Here are some details about the eclipse for a few locations in Europe, North Asia, and North America.

London, UK

  • Obscuration: 30.62%
  • Magnitude: 0.4167
  • Duration: 1h 53m 25s
  • Partial Eclipse Begins: 10:07:25 GMT
  • Maximum Eclipse: 11:03:27 GMT
  • Partial Eclipse Ends: 12:00:50 GMT

Paris, France

  • Obscuration: 23.51%
  • Magnitude: 0.3466
  • Duration: 1h 47m 35s
  • Partial Eclipse Begins: 11:08:46 GMT
  • Maximum Eclipse: 12:01:58 GMT
  • Partial Eclipse Ends: 12:56:21 GMT

Berlin, Germany

  • Obscuration: 15.27%
  • Magnitude: 0.2574
  • Duration: 1h 34m 50s
  • Partial Eclipse Begins: 11:32:22 GMT
  • Maximum Eclipse: 12:19:41 GMT
  • Partial Eclipse Ends: 13:07:12 GMT

Saint Petersburg, Russia

  • Obscuration: 12.71%
  • Magnitude: 0.2273
  • Duration: 1h 24m 53s
  • Partial Eclipse Begins: 14:00:17 GMT
  • Maximum Eclipse: 14:43:00 GMT
  • Partial Eclipse Ends: 15:25:10 GMT

Pechora, Russia

  • Obscuration: 10.36%
  • Magnitude: 0.1978
  • Duration: 1h 13m
  • Partial Eclipse Begins: 14:24:20
  • Maximum Eclipse: 15:01:14
  • Partial Eclipse Ends: 15:37:20

Pura, Italy

  • Obscuration: 24.86%
  • Magnitude: 0.3611
  • Duration: 1h 25m 56s
  • Partial Eclipse Begins: 18:17:34
  • Maximum Eclipse: 19:00:59
  • Partial Eclipse Ends: 19:43:30

Oslo, Norway

  • Obscuration: 29.95%
  • Magnitude: 0.4105
  • Duration: 1h 49m 1s
  • Partial Eclipse Begins: 11:30:18
  • Maximum Eclipse: 12:24:42
  • Partial Eclipse Ends: 13:19:19

Reykjavik, Iceland

  • Obscuration: 67.72%
  • Magnitude: 0.736
  • Duration: 2h 1m 25s
  • Partial Eclipse Begins: 10:05:47
  • Maximum Eclipse: 11:05:35
  • Partial Eclipse Ends: 12:07:12

New York, USA

  • Obscuration: 21.83%
  • Magnitude: 0.33
  • Duration: 1h 41m 9s
  • Partial Eclipse Begins: Sun below horizon
  • Sunrise: 06:44:01
  • Maximum Eclipse: 06:46:51
  • Partial Eclipse Ends: 07:04:55

Maine, USA

  • Obscuration: 69.24%
  • Magnitude: 0.7493
  • Duration: 1h 44m 51s
  • Partial Eclipse Begins: Sun below horizon
  • Sunrise: 06:25:12
  • Maximum Eclipse: 06:28:53
  • Partial Eclipse Ends: 07:11:31

Igloolik, Canada

  • Obscuration: 90.63%
  • Magnitude: 0.9182
  • Duration: 1h 47m 40s
  • Partial Eclipse Begins: Sun below horizon
  • Sunrise: 06:44:09
  • Maximum Eclipse: 07:02:01
  • Partial Eclipse Ends: 07:56:39

Nuuk, Greenland

  • Obscuration: 87.45%
  • Magnitude: 0.8925
  • Duration: 1h 55m 46s
  • Partial Eclipse Begins: 07:57:16
  • Maximum Eclipse: 08:53:59
  • Partial Eclipse Ends: 09:53:02

The data provided above was gathered from Time and Date. Please note that the actual timings may vary slightly and visibility depends on the weather conditions. Be sure to check the weather before making plans to observe the eclipse. Don’t forget to wear your eclipse glasses while you view the Eclipse, Happy eclipse watching!

Nihal Sayyad

Nihal Sayyad is an amateur astronomer with a profound passion for space and science communication. He shares valuable insights on space exploration, celestial events, and scientific discoveries. His work has been featured in the Edinburgh News, Yorkshire Post, and National World, showcasing his ability to deliver accurate and engaging content.

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