Partial solar eclipse 2025 livestreams: Where to watch online for free today (March 29)

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Editor's note: Wow! The eclipse put on a fantastic show for those lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time. Read our partial eclipse wrap story here and enjoy some marvelous eclipse photos!


A partial solar eclipse is happening on March 29 and you can watch it all online for free.

On the morning of March 29, the new moon will partially cover the sun's disk, creating the appearance of a 'bite' taken out of the sun. The eclipse will be visible at sunrise in North America and mid-morning across Europe.

If you cannot watch the eclipse in person, there are livestreams available online (weather permitting) for you to catch all the action of the partial solar eclipse. We've listed some of our favorites below. You can also catch up with the latest solar eclipse news with our solar eclipse live blog.

A partial solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the sun and Earth but the three are not perfectly aligned. Only a portion of the sun will be covered up during a partial solar eclipse, giving it a striking crescent shape. For those lucky enough to catch it at sunrise, they may see rare "solar horns".

Timeanddate

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The talented team at timeanddate is hosting a livestream of the partial solar eclipse beginning at 5:30 a.m. EDT (0930 GMT), on March 29.

Timeanddate is teaming up with amateur astronomers across Canada and Europe to bring you the very best views of the upcoming partial solar eclipse. We might even get a glimpse of the rare "devils' horns" thanks to amateur astronomers Chris Curwin, Mike Powell, and Paul Owen who will be chasing the partial solar eclipse at sunrise along the Bay of Fundy, Canada.

Timeanddate also has a large selection of helpful eclipse resources, including interactive maps and specific times tailored to your viewing location.

Royal Observatory Greenwich

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The Royal Observatory Greenwich is livestreaming the solar eclipse from London, U.K. Royal Observatory astronomer Greg Brown will be explaining the science of the sun and solar eclipses during the livestream which is scheduled to begin at 6 a.m. EDT (1000 GMT).

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Daisy Dobrijevic
Skywatching Editor

Daisy Dobrijevic joined Space.com in February 2022, having previously worked as a staff writer for All About Space magazine. She completed an editorial internship with BBC Sky at Night Magazine and worked at the National Space Centre, communicating space science to the public.

Daisy holds a PhD in plant physiology and a Master's in Environmental Science. Based in Nottingham, U.K., she covers all things space, with a special focus on solar activity and space weather. She also has a keen interest in astrotourism and is always on the lookout for the next northern lights adventure.

She will be a guest speaker aboard HX's Solar Eclipse Expedition in August 2026 and will join Hurtigruten as an onboard astronomer for a northern lights sailing in January 2027.