How to Watch the Partial Solar Eclipse This Weekend Valerie MesaSeptember 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM 0 Getty partial solar eclipse The last eclipse of the year arrives on Sept.
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Valerie MesaSeptember 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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The last eclipse of the year arrives on Sept. 21, with a partial solar eclipse offering dramatic views of the sun's obscurity
This cosmic event will be seen across various parts of the world
Solar eclipses happen during the new moon phase, when the moon passes directly between the sun and Earth, casting a shadow on Earth while blocking the Sun's light
The cosmos is giving us a double feature this week!Just before the autumnal equinox — marking the official transition from summer to fall in the northern hemisphere — a partial solar eclipse will sweep across the sky, setting the stage for a moment of endings, beginnings and everything in between.
A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes directly in front of the Earth and the sun, temporarily obscuring our brightest star. While this eclipse is only partial, up to 86% of the sun will be hidden from our view, creating the marvellous illusion of the moon taking a "bite" of the sun.
Partial solar eclipses obscure only part of the solar surface, as opposed to a total solar eclipse, where the sun is completely blocked.
The stellar event will take place on Sept. 21, promising visibility to parts of New Zealand, Antarctica and the South Pacific. Unfortunately, skywatchers in the northern hemisphere — North America, along with parts of Asia, India and South America — won't be in the eclipse's line of sight this time.
Still, almost 17 million people worldwide — approximately 0.2 percent of the global population — will experience visibility, according to Time and Date.Lucky are those in southern New Zealand, the Pacific islands and parts of Antarctica, as they will catch a glimpse of up to 70% of the sun's obscurity as the eclipse reaches its peak.
Until then, here's what you about September's partial solar eclipse.
When is the partial solar eclipse?
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Partial solar eclipse
Depending on where you are on the planet, the partial solar eclipse will arrive on Sept. 21, just a day before the equinox. However, skywatchers in New Zealand will see the eclipse at sunrise on Sept. 22.
What time does the partial solar eclipse start?
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Partial solar eclipse in Utah
The partial solar eclipse will begin at exactly 1:29 p.m. ET, where it will eventually peak at 3:41 p.m. ET and end at exactly 5:53 p.m., per Time and Date.Head over to NASA's eclipse map for the exact timing, per your location on the planet.
What is the path of the partial solar eclipse?
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Partial solar eclipse in San Salvador
September's partial solar lunar eclipse will be visible to an estimated 16 million people, covering around 0.2 percent of the world's population, according to Time and Date.
Skywatchers from between New Zealand and a largely remote part of Antarctica will have a view of the partial solar eclipse at the maximum of 80 percent obscurity, while the Antarctica Peninsula experiences only 12 percent shortly before sunset.
How to view the partial solar eclipse?
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People view the solar eclipse
The number one safety tip? Protect your eyes.Even during a partial solar eclipse, staring at the sun without taking proper precautions can lead to serious damage. You'll need a pair of eclipse glasses that meet safety standards or solar filters made specifically for telescopes and cameras.If you don't have the right gear, you can still catch a glimpse of the cosmic spectacle by joining one of the many live streams hosted by observatories and space agencies online.
When is the next total lunar eclipse?
September's partial solar eclipse will be the last of the year, but the next event will be the total solar eclipse in August 2026. This will be visible across parts of North America, Europe and Africa.
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