2025 Solar Eclipses: Best Viewing Spots Around the World

There will be two solar eclipses in 2025: one on March 29 and the following on September 21. They will both be partial solar eclipses—meaning, the Moon will pass between the Earth and the Sun, casting a shadow and obscuring the view of the Sun, but not entirely.

Luckily, they will be visible across multiple countries across both hemispheres. If you travel often, you might be in a prime viewing spot, so be sure to check them out beforehand!

Best Viewing Spots for the March 29 Solar Eclipse

Sadly, the March 29 solar eclipse will be partial. However, the good news is that if you’re in the northern hemisphere, odds are you will be able to enjoy it—with Canada expected to get the VIP treatment.

The Americas

The people of Canada—specifically Nova Scotia and Quebec—will get to enjoy the most impressive eclipse, as the sun will be most visibly covered by the Moon from this area. Additionally, the rest of Eastern Canada will also get a prime seat for the phenomenon.

Although politically part of Europe due to its status as one of Denmark’s autonomous territories, Greenland is geographically part of the Americas. Thus, it will also get a premium viewing spot for the eclipse.

However, the United States won’t be left out of the party. The northeastern states will get the best seats—particularly Maine, Vermont, and New York—but other eastern states will likely get a glimpse.

Europe

Nearly all European countries are in the eclipse’s path, except those in the Balkans, Sicily, and the easternmost parts of Ukraine.

However, the top viewing spots are reserved for Northern Europe, as the moon’s shadow will be much more prominent in Iceland, Finland, the Faroe Islands, Ireland, Scotland, and Norway.

Northwest Russia

Nearly all of Northwest Russia will enjoy the eclipse, with major cities like St. Petersburg, Moscow, and Leningrad getting a small shadow. However, the best seats for the phenomenon will be in the Arctic, particularly in Murmansk, and across Siberia in cities like Krasnoyarsk.

Northwest Africa

Although the moon’s shadow will not be too strong in this area, some countries will enjoy the partial eclipse. Among the most benefitted are Morocco, Senegal, and parts of Mauritania and Algeria.

Best Viewing Spots For the September 21 Solar Eclipse

The September 21 partial solar eclipse will have a much smaller visibility range than the previous one, with the shadow only visible in parts of Oceania and most of Antarctica.

New Zealand

The eclipse will be most visible all across New Zealand, where coverage is expected to be up to 73%, guaranteeing a spectacle worth watching.

Australia

The eclipse will only be significantly visible in New South Wales, with Lord Howe Island being the most privileged seat. The rest of the country is not expected to get any significant shadow.

Melanesia

The eclipse will cast a significant shadow in the Melanesia subregion of the Pacific, with Fiji, Vanuatu, New Caledonia, and the Solomon Islands deemed to be the prime viewing spots in the area.

Polynesia

While Polynesia will not get as good a view as the previous regions, the eclipse will still be visible to the protected eye in French Polynesia, Samoa, Niue, and other nearby islands.

Prepare Yourself, and Remember—Play it Safe!

Although solar eclipses are a spectacle worth watching, remember that looking at the sun directly can cause permanent damage and even total blindness. Therefore, you should always equip yourself with solar eclipse glasses that meet safety requirements according to your country’s standards.

But if you already packed your glasses and took note of the destinations, be sure to snatch a VIP seat—the reward will be a stellar event few other planets in the cosmos get to enjoy!