In the United States, the partial solar eclipse will occur at sunrise on Saturday. Here are the key times for cities along the East Coast.

If that’s too long to wait, two total lunar eclipses are also coming, one in September and another next March. Unlike total solar eclipses, which are visible only along a narrow path on Earth’s surface, total lunar eclipses can be seen by mostly anyone on the night side of the planet.

Astronomy fans figuring out where and what time to see the March 29, 2025, partial solar eclipse can check out a map from NASA.

Eclipse glasses should all have the "ISO" (International Organization for Standardization) icon. The glasses also must have the ISO reference number 12312-2.

The most popular option for viewing a solar eclipse is to get eclipse glasses, which have the proper filter to protect your eyes from the sun's ultraviolet rays. You may have 3-dimensional glasses laying around from a trip to the movies, but don't be tempted to use them to watch the solar eclipse.

The partial solar eclipse of March 2025 did not disappoint as observers turned their eyes and cameras to the sky.

A boy observes a partial solar eclipse with special protective glasses, in London, Saturday, March 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung) A view of the partial solar eclipse, im Nuuk in Greenland, Saturday,

The next partial solar eclipse is not one you want to miss — but view it safely with these solar eclipse glasses that are $17 off at Amazon