March starts 2025 eclipse season. First, and on March 29 a partial solar eclipse. We will have an amazing spectacle that can be seen throughout the country. What time and where is the best observation of this phenomenon? It should also be remembered that you cannot look at the sky without security. Is Baader’s foil necessary or do you need special glasses or or maybe a regular filter is enough? Check how to watch a partial solar eclipse in Poland.
Sun eclipse in March 2025. Where and when to observe this phenomenon in Poland?
As we wrote above, the nearest, partial solar eclipse in 2025 will happen on Saturday, March 29. According to Karol Wójcicki, the author of the blog “With the head in the stars” -depending on the place in the country, the moon will cover from 12% to even 26% of the diameter of the solar shield, and the climax in Warsaw will take place around 12:28.
The expert adds that the phenomenon can be observed throughout the country, but what we will see in the sky will vary depending on the place where we will observe.
– In the northwest of the country, in Świnoujście, the moon will obscure as much as 16.5% of the surface of the sun shield. In the center, i.e. In Warsaw, this value will drop to 7.3%, and in the southeast in Rzeszów, the sun shield will be covered in just 3.6%. The phenomenon will start before noon – in Warsaw the first “biting” of the sun will appear around 11:50, the maximum will fall at 12:28, and the eclipse will end around 13:06 – explains Karol Wójcicki on the profile “With head in the stars” on FB.
We will see another partial eclipse of the sun, which will be visible in Poland, next year, August 12, 2026. The total eclipse will not be observed in our country only in 2135.
Sun eclipse in March 2025. How to watch this phenomenon safely?
Sun eclipse is a very spectacular phenomenon, but looking straight at the central star without protection threatens damage and even loss of vision! That is why it is important to remember the eye protection while watching! The safest form of observation, which is recommended by the American Astronomical Society, is the projection – that is, the projection of the image of the sun to the plane. You can also look through a photo film or welding glass. However, even then we should not stare at the sun for too long. That is why the author of the blog “With a head in stars” also recommends special glasses available in astronomical stores. They are made of mylar foil, which cuts off access to over 99 percent of sunlight to the eyes. On forums associating photography lovers we will also find information about Badder’s foil, which depending on the type of filter helps to get the right effect in the photo.
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