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East Coast U.S. Locales Providing Optimal Viewing Experience for Next Saturday's Solar Eclipse

Eclipse insight: Spectacular partial solar eclipse slated for March 29, 2025, promise a mesmerizing spectacle, especially along the New England coastline, particularly during sunrise, offering the optimal viewing experience at these top-notch locations.

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Solar eclipse spectacle with twin sunrises, as captured by Mike Kentrianakis on June 10, 2021.
Solar eclipse spectacle with twin sunrises, as captured by Mike Kentrianakis on June 10, 2021.

East Coast U.S. Locales Providing Optimal Viewing Experience for Next Saturday's Solar Eclipse

Get ready, New England! A partial solar eclipse is coming your way on March 29, 2025, and it's gonna be a doozy – particularly on the U.S. East Coast. That's right; Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine are in for a treat. And don't worry about missing out on the action since North America's first solar eclipse since the grand total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, will be quite a show.

Why? Well, unlike the total solar eclipse, this one will only be partially covered, and the sun will rise on the eastern horizon while eclipsed, creating a rare and visually stunning sight. From most locations, a crescent sun will rise vertically, but if you're in Maine's extreme northeast, you might even catch the cusps of the sun's crescent as two separate points on the horizon in an extraordinary "double sunrise."

But hold up, clearing that horizon and sightlines to the sunrise is crucial, so we suggest checking out Timeanddate's nifty eclipse map to streamline your preparations. Here's a lowdown on the best places to gawk at this unusual solar eclipse, with the "double sunrise" locations marked for good measure:

Maine's West Quoddy Head Lighthouse Remains Standing Guard

The Spotlight's on Maine

  1. Quoddy Head State Park, Maine: With an expected 83% of the sun's diameter obscured, this spot is primed for a stunner. Max eclipse happens at 6:17 a.m. EDT.
  2. South Lubec, Maine: Look out for an 83% eclipsed sunrise at 6:18 a.m. EDT max.
  3. Owls Head State Park, Maine: Expect a 74% eclipsed sunrise at 6:25 a.m. EDT max.
  4. Granite Breakwater to Brewster Point, Rockland Harbor, Maine: Prepare for a 74% eclipsed sunrise at 6:25 a.m. EDT max.
  5. Popham Beach, Popham Beach State Park, Maine: Catch a 67.05% eclipsed sunrise at 6:29 a.m. EDT max.
  6. Otter Cliff Overlook, Acadia National Park, Maine: Expect an 80.02% eclipsed sunrise at 6:21 a.m. EDT max.
  7. Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, Maine: Get set for a 57.89% eclipsed sunrise at 6:32 a.m. EDT max.
  8. Drakes Island Beach, Maine: Catch a 59.88% eclipsed sunrise at 6:32 a.m. EDT max.

Plotting Your New Hampshire Adventure

New Hampshire, USA: Outdoor Scene
  1. Odiorne Point State Park, New Hampshire: Anticipate a 57.12% eclipsed sunrise at 6:32 a.m. EDT max.
  2. Rye Harbor State Park, New Hampshire: Expect a 56.73% eclipsed sunrise at 6:32 a.m. EDT max.
  3. Hampton Beach State Park, Hampton, New Hampshire: Get ready for a 56.01% eclipsed sunrise at 6:33 a.m. EDT max.

Gathering Round in Massachusetts

  1. Chandler-Hovey Park, Marblehead, Massachusetts: Brace yourself for a 43.43% eclipsed sunrise at 6:38 a.m. EDT max.
  2. Nahant (Long Beach), Nahant Beach, Nahant Short Beach and Lodge Park, Massachusetts: Prepare for a 43.2% eclipsed sunrise at 6:38 a.m. EDT max.
  3. Harbor Island Lookout, Deer Island, Massachusetts: Anticipate a 42.8% eclipsed sunrise at 6:38 a.m. EDT max.
  4. Nauset Light Beach, Head of the Meadow and Highland Beach, Cape Cod National Seashore, Massachusetts: Don't miss out on a potential 57% eclipsed sunrise at 6:30 a.m. EDT max.
Lifeguard post at Nauset Beach within Cape Cod National Seashore parking area.

Remember, this information is based on data from Xavier Jubier's website and Timeanddate.com. Verify local conditions, accessibility, and visibility before you plan your observation. Clear skies and wide eyes to all!

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When is the solar eclipse in 2025? March 29, 2025.Where to see the solar eclipse in Maine? Quoddy Head State Park, South Lubec, Owls Head State Park, Granite Breakwater to Brewster Point, Popham Beach, Otter Cliff Overlook, Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, and Drakes Island Beach.What is a unique sight to expect in Maine during the solar eclipse? In the extreme northeast, one might even catch the cusps of the sun's crescent as two separate points on the horizon in an extraordinary "double sunrise."

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