On March 29, the sun will rendezvous with the moon for a partial solar eclipse. Visibility of this astral phenomenon should be optimal in the north-west, and should partially cover the sun for almost two hours! Here’s everything you need to know to enjoy the show safely!
A solar eclipse visible in France: our tips for observing it
The solar eclipse is scheduled to begin at around 11 a.m. and end at around 1 p.m.. It will reach its peak at around 11:50 am. At this point in Paris, around 25% of the sun should be hidden by the moon.
LTE/Observatoire de Paris
Please note that you cannot observe the sun with the naked eye at this time! The sun’s rays are very harmful to your retina, and could simply burn it… To be able to admire the meeting of these two stars, you’ll need to buy special eclipse glasses, certified by the European directive. These are generally available in stores, opticians or pharmacies, and will cost you just a few euros.
To mark the occasion, the Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie is offering a free, supervised observation session for children aged 6 and over! You’ll be able to watch the eclipse in complete safety thanks to the powerful telescopes on site, but also via live screen projections. You won’t want to miss a moment of this family event!
On the other hand, you‘ll have to wait… 59 years!