Solar Eclipses 2025
Two solar eclipses in 2025
A partial solar eclipse on . A partial solar eclipse on .
All times are UTC; your local time appears next to each.
Partial solar eclipse on March 29, 2025
A partial eclipse for northwestern Africa, Europe, and northeastern North America; the deepest views were from northeastern Canada and Greenland. Greatest eclipse: .
- Type
- Partial
Local circumstances in nine cities
| City | Coverage | Begins (UTC) | Maximum (UTC) | Ends (UTC) | Sun at maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 77% | below the horizon (rises or sets during the eclipse) | |||
| Toronto | 81% | below the horizon (rises or sets during the eclipse) | |||
| London | 31% | 40° above the horizon | |||
| Dublin | 41% | 37° above the horizon | |||
| Berlin | 15% | 41° above the horizon | |||
| Paris | 23% | 43° above the horizon | |||
| Madrid | 21% | 47° above the horizon | |||
| Rome | 2% | 52° above the horizon | |||
| Amsterdam | 25% | 41° above the horizon |
Cities where the Moon covers none of the Sun, or where the Sun stays below the horizon throughout, are not listed; coverage is the share of the Sun’s disk hidden at maximum.
Look at the Sun only through certified eclipse glasses or a proper solar filter, at every stage except totality; sunglasses do not block enough light.
Partial solar eclipse on September 21, 2025
A partial eclipse for the far south: New Zealand, Antarctica, and the South Pacific. Greatest eclipse: .
- Type
- Partial
Local circumstances in two cities
| City | Coverage | Begins (UTC) | Maximum (UTC) | Ends (UTC) | Sun at maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 54% | below the horizon (rises or sets during the eclipse) | |||
| Auckland | 61% | 8° above the horizon |
Cities where the Moon covers none of the Sun, or where the Sun stays below the horizon throughout, are not listed; coverage is the share of the Sun’s disk hidden at maximum.
Look at the Sun only through certified eclipse glasses or a proper solar filter, at every stage except totality; sunglasses do not block enough light.
Frequently asked questions
When is the solar eclipse in 2025?
2025 has two solar eclipses: a partial solar eclipse on Saturday, March 29, 2025, greatest eclipse at 10:47 AM UTC, and a partial solar eclipse on Sunday, September 21, 2025, greatest eclipse at 7:41 PM UTC.
Where was the solar eclipse of March 29, 2025 visible?
A partial eclipse for northwestern Africa, Europe, and northeastern North America; the deepest views were from northeastern Canada and Greenland. Among the cities tracked here it was visible as a partial eclipse from New York, Toronto, London, Dublin, Berlin, Paris, Madrid, Rome, and Amsterdam.
Where was the solar eclipse of September 21, 2025 visible?
A partial eclipse for the far south: New Zealand, Antarctica, and the South Pacific. Among the cities tracked here it was visible as a partial eclipse from Sydney and Auckland.
Is it safe to look at a solar eclipse?
Only through certified eclipse glasses or a proper solar filter, at every partial stage. The glasses come off only during the brief total phase inside the path of totality and go back on as soon as the first sunlight returns. Sunglasses, smoked glass, and ordinary camera filters do not block enough light.