On March 29, a rare solar eclipse became visible across the Northeastern region of the United States and Canada. Citizens of states such as Maine and Massachusetts saw the coverage of over half of the sun at sunrise, creating an incredible sight for these lucky onlookers. Some even witnessed a “double sunrise,” where the moon’s shadow makes the sun appear as two separate horns dawning over the horizon. 

Unfortunately, for us Floridians, we did not have the opportunity to enjoy this spectacular view. The eclipse wasn’t visible in FL whatsoever, though that does not mean that it should be ignored. Events such as this partial eclipse remind us of the wonder space is, and excite us for future astronomical events. Even though we missed out this time, there is still a way to experience future events occurring outside of our reach. Live streams from organizations such as NASA and Time & Date will provide the opportunity to watch future eclipses in real time to prevent the feeling of being left out. Additionally, Florida will get its own partial solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, which will be much more noticeable in our sky. 

If you ever do, however, get the chance to see an eclipse in person, remember to use proper eye protection, as looking at the sun without it can seriously damage your vision. And so, while we didn’t see anything special on March 29 in our own sky, this is still an amazing moment to appreciate and get us excited for the next big eclipse heading our way!