Get ready for a celestial show this weekend! A partial solar eclipse is set to grace our skies on Sunday, September 21. However, this breathtaking event will only be visible from select locations across the globe, as confirmed by NASA.

Unfortunately for those in the U.S., you'll have to wait for the next eclipse. This one will be best viewed from Australia, Antarctica, and areas of the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.

What is a Partial Solar Eclipse?

A partial solar eclipse happens when the Moon slides between the Earth and the Sun, but not in a perfectly straight line. As a result, only a portion of the Sun will be obscured, letting you see a stunning crescent shape in the sky!

Who Can Experience This Cosmic Event?

If you're located in the following regions, you’re in for a treat this Sunday:

- Australia

- Antarctica

- Pacific Ocean

- Atlantic Ocean

Did You Know? Fall Equinox Follows the Eclipse!

Right on the heels of the eclipse, the fall equinox will occur on Monday, September 22. This significant moment marks when day and night are equal in length, happening twice a year. At the equator, the Sun will be directly overhead at noon!

Eclipse Lovers in the U.S. Will Have to Wait!

For those in the States eager for an eclipse sighting, your next chance will be on August 12, 2026. A total eclipse will be visible in Greenland, Iceland, Spain, and parts of Russia and Portugal. North Americans will get a glimpse of a partial eclipse during this time as well.

Safety First: Viewing the Eclipse

If you're fortunate to be in a viewing area, make sure to have protective solar eclipse glasses on hand. NASA warns that looking at the Sun through any unfiltered lens, like a camera or binoculars, can cause serious eye damage.

Upcoming Eclipses to Mark on Your Calendar!

If you miss this weekend's event, don’t despair! The next total solar eclipse in the contiguous U.S. will occur on August 23, 2044. The most recent total eclipse was back on April 8, 2024, making it a while before this stunning sight graces U.S. skies again.

So as the weekend approaches, prepare to witness one of nature's most awe-inspiring phenomena—just not from the U.S.!