A partial solar eclipse was visible on Saturday when the moon moved between the sun and the Earth. The celestial event, which resulted in a crescent sun instead of a total eclipse, cast shadows over parts of the US, Europe, the Caribbean, Russia, and Canada. In 2025, this is the first partial solar eclipse of the year. The best view was in the northeastern part of the United States, since the eclipse began about dawn. Several regions of the world, including northern and western Europe and the northwest coast of Africa, were able to witness the eclipse in the late morning hours.
When the moon partially covers the sun, a crescent-like shape might develop in the sky because, in contrast to a total solar eclipse, a partial eclipse leaves some of the sun visible.
The cosmic event took place on March 29, 2055, from approximately 2:20:43 PM IST to 6:13:45 PM IST.
What is double sunrise?
This partial solar eclipse also leads to a double sunrise, which is an extremely rare sight where the Sun seems to be rising twice. This phenomenon unfolds as the Moon partially blocks the Sun during an eclipse, making it appear as if the Sun rises, dims, and then rises again as the Moon moves away.
This effect is most prominently noticeable when the eclipse occurs at sunrise. Weather conditions, including clouds or light refraction, can make the illusion even more dramatic for sky enthusiasts.
