On Saturday, as the sun appeared in the Northern Hemisphere, the moon intersected with Earth’s orbit, partially obscuring the sun.

The partial solar eclipse, where the moon’s position between the Earth and the sun casts a shadow on our planet, marked the first eclipse of the year. It was observable in several regions including the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Europe, Russia, and Africa.

Differing from a total solar eclipse, which covers the entire sun, a partial solar eclipse leaves a crescent-shaped portion of the sun visible.

By the time it was dawn in the Northeastern United States, the event had already commenced, offering the most favorable viewing conditions within the country. Spectators in northern and western Europe, as well as along the northwestern African coast, could enjoy the phenomenon during their late morning and early afternoon.

If you missed the eclipse, the next partial solar eclipse will occur in September, with the best viewing opportunity in Australia.

This report was contributed by Jonathan Wolfe.