If you're on the East Coast, wake up early to try to catch the moon or grab a bite of the sun on Saturday.
Cloudiness forecast during the eclipse
0
20
40
60
80
100
%
Sources: Five Millennium Canon of Solar Eclipses Database by Xavier M. Joubier via NASA (eclipse path); NOAA/National Blend of Models (cloud cover); MapLibre (map rendering); Natural Earth (roads and labels); Protomaps (map fragments)
William B. Davis, Joel Eastwood and Joey K. Lee
Read in Spanish
We are facing another eclipse.
On Saturday, the moon will cast its shadow across the Earth's surface, a phenomenon that people in parts of the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Europe, Russia and Africa will be able to see as a partial solar eclipse. It's only partly as spectacular as the total solar eclipse that hit the United States last year, but it's an opportunity to take a break from the mundane and witness our place in the solar system.
During the eclipse, the moon will appear to be taking a bite out of the sun, but how much will depend on where you are. Clouds can also spoil the view.
The Sun's surface will never be completely hidden during this event, so it is not safe to view a partial solar eclipse without protective glasses.
When will the solar eclipse be?
People in the areas where a partial solar eclipse can be seen will experience it differently. How much the sun is obscured and when it happens will vary by location. You will also need to check your local weather forecast for clear or cloudy skies.
NASA has released a list of eclipse times for several major cities.
In North America, the event begins early in the morning, around sunrise, and for most people it will already be partially eclipsed by the time the sun rises.
Where is the path of the eclipse?
The eclipse on Saturday will be visible in the Northern Hemisphere in a region that includes both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. Unlike a total eclipse, it affects the sun over a wide region and has a less clear path.
