Skywatchers across parts of the Northern Hemisphere were treated to a spectacular celestial event on March 29, 2025, as a partial solar eclipse unfolded across the skies. The rare phenomenon occurred due to a near-perfect alignment of the Sun, Moon, and Earth, where the Moon passed in front of the Sun, covering only a portion of its disk — resulting in a partial solar eclipse.
This partial eclipse created visually stunning moments, including the phenomenon known as “Devil’s Horns” or the “Crescent Sun” during sunrise, visible in parts of Canada and the United States. The eerie and beautiful sight is caused by the Moon covering the lower portion of the Sun during early dawn, creating a glowing crescent shape that resembles a pair of horns.
The event was live-streamed from multiple international observatories and astronomy stations, offering viewers from around the world a chance to witness the eclipse in real-time, regardless of weather conditions or location.
🌍 Key Timings and Locations (in GMT):
- 10:09 AM GMT – Eclipse Sunrise in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
- 10:23 AM GMT – Eclipse Begins in Stavanger, Norway
- 11:19 AM GMT – Maximum Eclipse (34%) in Stavanger, Norway
- 12:15 PM GMT – Eclipse Ends in Stavanger, Norway
📍 Eclipse Visible From:
- Saint John, Canada
- Kristiansand & Skibotn, Norway
- Romo, Denmark
- Siena & Northwestern Italy
- London, United Kingdom
Astronomers and eclipse enthusiasts captured the breathtaking scenes, with social media buzzing with images of crescent-shaped suns and glowing edges as the Moon’s shadow danced across different regions.
While this was only a partial eclipse, it served as a precursor to several more celestial events expected in 2025, igniting public excitement and reminding us of the beauty of cosmic alignments.