This morning, Skywatchers had the opportunity to witness a partial solar eclipse, while the moon partially disguised the sun.
Although not as dramatic or generally visible as last year's large North -American solar eclipse, these partial eclips still offered a stunning heavenly display.
A partial solar eclipse occurs when the moon moves between the earth and the sun, the sun is partially covered and creates a half moon -shaped appearance.
As the first partial solar eclipse of the year it was visible in parts of the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Europe, Russia and Africa.
In contrast to a total solar eclipse, where the sun is completely covered, this partial eclipse created a striking half -lunar sun.
In the northeastern United States, where the view was optimal, the Eclips was already going on at Sunrise.
Even viewing a partial solar eclipse without the correct protection can cause serious eye damage. Solar -eclipse glasses are essential for safe viewing because they filter harmful UV rays.
Observers in 13 states, from West Virginia to Maine, had the opportunity to see the eclips start around 4:50 am Edt, with the event that lasts until 8.43 am, according to time and date.
Meanwhile, observers in the north of and Western Europe, as well as along the northwestern coast of Africa, enjoyed the spectacle during the late morning and early afternoon.
If you have missed this year's celestial event, the following partial solar eclipse will be on September 21, 2025 and will be most visible in Australia, Antarctica, the Pacific and the Atlantic Ocean.
Here are some incredible photos from all over the world that capture the spectacle.
This morning, Skywatchers had the opportunity to witness a partial solar eclipse, while the moon partially disguised the sun
A partial solar eclipse occurs when the moon moves between the earth and the sun, the sun is partially covered and creates a half moon-shaped appearance
A woman with solar darkness glasses looks at a partial sun darkness in Ericeira, Portugal on March 29, 2025
Shown: the partial solar eclipse seen from Nantes, France
During a partial solar eclipse, the moon passes over a angelic statue at the top of the Alexander column on Dvortsovaya -Square in Saint Petersburg, Russia
A woman takes a picture of a partial solar eclipse by X -ray on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, Russia
The moon appears behind clouds during a partial solar eclipse in Central Rome
As the first partial solar eclipse of the year it was visible in parts of the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Europe, Russia and Africa
In contrast to a total solar eclipse, where the sun is completely covered, this partial eclipse created a striking crescent of lunar sun
Observers in North and Western Europe, as well as along the northwestern coast of Africa, enjoyed the spectacle during the late morning and early afternoon.
If you have missed this year's celestial event, the following partial solar eclipse will arrive on September 21, 2025
