Which States Will Witness the March 29 Solar Eclipse — and Which Will See a ‘Double Sunrise’?

Summary : On March 29, 2025, North America will witness a partial solar eclipse, with the best views along coastal New England and parts of northeastern Canada. Some locations, including Maine and New Brunswick, will experience a rare “double sunrise,” where the eclipsed sun appears as two horns on the horizon. Cities like New York, Washington D.C., and Philadelphia will also observe varying degrees of eclipse. Globally, the eclipse will also be visible in parts of Iceland, Europe, and Morocco. The next solar eclipse in North America will occur on August 12, 2026.

On March 29, 2025, North America will experience its first solar eclipse since April 2024. Here’s a look at the 13 U.S. states where the eclipse will be visible:

On the morning of March 29, sunrise will appear unusual along the northeastern coast of North America, as a partial solar eclipse will already be in progress. The sun will rise in the shape of a crescent.

Thirteen U.S. states will witness the March 29 solar eclipse in various forms, with a more significant eclipse visible as you move northeast. The best views will be along coastal New England, where, in Maine, up to 86% of the sun will be eclipsed at sunrise. In New Hampshire and Massachusetts, 57% and 55% of the sun will be obscured, respectively. Boston will see a 43% eclipse.

The eclipse will be subtler in other parts of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. New York City will experience 21% coverage, while Philadelphia will see just 11%, Rochester, NY 8%, and Washington, D.C. 1.2%. While many areas in the region will catch a glimpse of the eclipse as the sun rises higher, the best views will be along the northern coastal locations.

A “Double Sunrise”

While viewing an eclipsed sunrise is rare, in some locations, you’ll be able to see a “double sunrise.” The moon’s silhouette will create the illusion of two “horns” emerging from the rising sun. This extraordinary sight will be visible only from northeastern Maine, southwestern New Brunswick, and eastern Quebec. Prime viewing spots include Quoddy Head State Park and South Lubec in Maine, as well as Forestville, Quebec, and St. Andrews, New Brunswick, where the eclipse will cover 83% to 87% of the sun.

In Atlantic Canada, the eclipse will deepen after the sunrise. Moncton, New Brunswick, will witness 84% of the sun obscured, while Halifax, Nova Scotia, and St. John’s, Newfoundland, will experience 82%. Quebec City will have 72% coverage, and Montreal and Ottawa will see 46% and 29%, respectively. No eclipse will be visible in Toronto. The maximum eclipse will occur near Akulivik, Nunavik, in northern Quebec, where 91% of the sun will be eclipsed.

International Observations

Beyond North America, the eclipse will occur later in the morning. Reykjavik, Iceland, will experience 67% of the sun covered, but the eclipse will be much less dramatic in cities like London (31%), Paris (24%), Madrid (20%), Berlin (15%), Vienna (6%), and Rome (2%). In Morocco, along the coast from Tangier to Agadir, about 15% to 18% of the sun will be obscured.

The next solar eclipse will be another partial one on September 21, 2025, visible from Antarctica, New Zealand, and the southwestern South Pacific. The next partial eclipse in North America will occur on August 12, 2026. This will also be a total solar eclipse in Spain, Iceland, Greenland, Russia, and a small part of Portugal.

Disclaimer**: This article provides information about the upcoming March 29, 2025, solar eclipse. Please remember to always use certified solar eclipse glasses or other approved methods to protect your eyes when viewing the eclipse.

source : live science