Thats because the Sun, Moon, and Earth are not perfectly lined up.
When is the partial solar eclipse?
The partial solar eclipse will begin at 4:50 a.m.
A partial solar eclipse as seen behind the Delaware Breakwater Lighthouse on June 10, 2021.NASA/Aubrey Gemignani
ET on Saturday, and will peak at 6:47 a.m.
ET, according totimeanddate.com.
However, it will begin at different times in different locations.
Eclipse map. © NASA
As noted, the eclipse will be partial for everyone in the Moons shadow.
In North America, the partial solar eclipse will have already begun before the Sun begins to rise.
As seen in the map, the shadow of the Moon moves from west to east.
Partial eclipse time chart, March 29, 2025 © NASA
The partial eclipse will end at 8:43 a.m.
ET for viewers at the last location to see it.
Instead, a special solar filter must be attached to the front of any optical machine.
In reality, only the easternmost parts of the continent will get a view.
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