Partial solar eclipse dazzled Northern Hemisphere skywatchers

On March 29, a partial solar eclipse captivated viewers across the Northern Hemisphere. The moon covered nearly 90% of the sun in Nuuk, Greenland, marking the first of two partial eclipses this year. The shadow of the moon moved over Greenland, much of Europe, northern Asia, northwestern Africa, and parts of the northeastern U.S. Observers required eclipse glasses or pinhole cameras to view the event safely, as the sun was not completely blocked. In North America, the eclipse occurred at sunrise, making a clear view essential. In European time zones, it took place at midday, providing easier viewing. Many enjoyed remarkable sights of the moon visually interacting with the sun. Some locations faced challenges due to cloud cover. For instance, while viewers in Rouans, France caught glimpses, those in Turnov, Czech Republic had their sight blocked but could watch livestreams instead.