Partial Solar Eclipse (Anywhere with a clear view of the eastern horizon)

On Saturday, March 29th, we will have an opportunity to see a partial solar eclipse. For the northern East Coast of North America, the eclipse will be visible at sunrise, so a seaside eastern-facing location will be ideal. Since the eclipse begins at 5:24:31 AM, the Sun will already be in mid-eclipse when it becomes visible on the horizon at 6:31:22 AM and will end at 7:07 AM. It will be a very cool sight! Get ready!

Always remember to use caution when viewing the Sun. Here is a list of solar filters, and there is also the link to the Photographing a Solar Eclipse Workshop recording from last year on that page. The workshop has full details on photographing the Sun and its awesome eclipses.

Global Event: Partial Solar Eclipse
Local Type: Partial Solar Eclipse in Boston, Massachusetts
Begins: Sat, Mar 29, 2025 at 6:31 am
Maximum: Sat, Mar 29, 2025 at 6:38 am 0.530 Magnitude
Ends: Sat, Mar 29, 2025 at 7:07 am
Duration: 37 minutes

## Settings

• Use manual mode
• Set your focus to manual.
• Use vibration reduction.
• ISO 100
• Set the aperture at f/5.6 to f/8
• Shutter speed ~ 1/320 second
• If you are experiencing camera shake, increase the ISO and shutter speed.

NOTE: Focus on the Sun after you place the filter on the camera.

This event is a self-assignment. We will restart in-person Meetups soon!