How to see the partial solar eclipse from the Netherlands on March 29
By Simone Jacobs
It won’t be just any Saturday this week, as the Netherlands is set to witness a rare event. On March 29, a partial solar eclipse will be visible - here’s what you need to know to get a glimpse from the Netherlands.
Partial solar eclipse visible in Dutch skies on Saturday
On March 29, the moon will cover part of the sun, resulting in a partial solar eclipse. The partial eclipse will be visible from the Netherlands and the rest of Europe, as well as in Greenland, northwestern Africa and Newfoundland.
A solar eclipse happens when the moon moves between the Earth and the sun, casting a shadow over parts of our planet. You have to be in this shadow to see the eclipse. Depending on where you are in this shadow, differing proportions of the sun will appear covered. For example, residents of Greenland see the largest portion of the sun eclipsed by the moon.
How to watch the partial solar eclipse in the Netherlands
The natural phenomenon will take place in the skies above the Netherlands between 11.16am and 1.04pm on Saturday, March 29. The peak of the partial solar eclipse is set to occur at 12.10pm when 25,21 percent of the sun’s surface will be covered by the moon.
To gaze upon the eclipse safely, observe the sun through solar eclipse glasses or a pinhole camera, which you can make at home. Remember to never look into an eclipse with the naked eye or sunglasses, and especially not with a telescope or binoculars. Hopefully, the Dutch weather will cooperate and the sky will remain clear of clouds.
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Editor for the Netherlands at IamExpat Media. Simone studied Genetics and Zoology at the University of Pretoria in South Africa before moving to the Netherlands, where she has been working as a writer and editor since 2022. One thing she loves more than creating content is consuming it, mainly by reading books by the dozen. Other than being a book dragon, she is also a nature lover and enjoys hiking and animal training. Read more