On the morning of the 29th March 2025 the Moon will pass in front of the Sun, as viewed from the UK, partially obscuring it. This event, called a partial solar eclipse, is one of the few celestial events where the motion of the solar system can be observed so easily; and we at Go Stargazing want you to see it!
When and what to expect
The eclipse begins just after 10:00 GMT when the Moon first moves in front of the Sun (first contact) and ends shortly after 12:00 GMT when the Moon leaves the Sun’s disk. The exact time varies by a small amount depending on your location.
The path of the Moon as it passes in front of the Sun on 29th March 2025, as viewed from Darlington, UK
You will need solar glasses!
For you to safely observe this event you will need the correct eye protection. Looking at the Sun without protection will likely damage your eyes, so it’s important to have the right equipment!
Go Stargazing are distributing 75,000 pairs of solar glasses to locations across the UK, this in collaboration with First Light Optics and in support of Astronomers Without Borders. If you would like some solar glasses for your family, friends and neighbours, you can get some solar glasses here.
Go Stargazing founder Neill Sanders and a previous solar glasses distribution
Eclipse viewing events
Lots of locations and astronomy groups are planning public observing events for the partial solar eclipse; most are free to attend with no booking required and all offer the correct equipment to view the eclipse safely. We are updating our event map and listings all of the time, so please check back, enable notifications or download our free mobile app.
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See the partial solar eclipse at Salford Observatory
Saturday 29th March 2025 from 09:00am to 11:00am
Salford Observatory, Chasely Fields, M6 7DZ
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See the partial solar eclipse in Scarborough
Saturday 29th March 2025 from 09:00am to 13:00pm
Sea Cliff Road Car Park, Scarborough, YO11 2XU
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Observe the Partial Solar Eclipse with Loughton Astronomical Society
Saturday 29th March 2025 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Theydon Bois Village Green, Loughton, CM16 7ES
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Partial solar eclipse viewing with Plymouth Astro
Saturday 29th March 2025 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Jennycliff Car Park, Plymouth, PL9 9SW
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See the partial eclipse in Letchworth
Saturday 29th March 2025 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Leys Square - Letchworth, Letchworth, SG6 3EW
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See the partial eclipse in Tomintoul
Saturday 29th March 2025 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tomintoul Skyhide Stargazing Pavilion - Field of Hope Car Park, Ballindalloch, AB37 9ET
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See the partial eclipse with Astronomy Adventures
Saturday 29th March 2025 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
The Old Bathing Station Cafe - Bexhill Promenade, Bexhill, TN40
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See the partial eclipse with Sussex Sidewalk Astronomers
Saturday 29th March 2025 from 10:00am to 13:00pm
The Old Bathing Pool - St Leonards on Sea, Saint Leonards-on-sea, TN38 0FD
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See the partial eclipse with the Baker Street Irregular Astronomers
Saturday 29th March 2025 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Regent's Park - Hanover Green, London, NW1 4NU
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See the partial solar eclipse with the Bath Astronomers
Saturday 29th March 2025 from 10:00am to 16:00pm
Herschel Museum of Astronomy, Bath, BA1 2BL
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Solar Viewing with Seven Sisters Astronomical Society
Saturday 29th March 2025 from 10:00am to 15:00pm
Sheffield Park & Garden - National Trust, Uckfield, TN22 3QX
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