{"id":12603,"date":"2025-03-05T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-05T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?p=12603"},"modified":"2025-11-27T19:33:00","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T18:33:00","slug":"solar-eclipse-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/zonsverduistering-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Solar eclipse 2025: how, where and when to see it in the Netherlands and Belgium"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>solar eclipse 2025<\/strong> is a rare phenomenon you don't want to miss-the next one isn't until <strong>2135<\/strong> visible in the Netherlands and Belgium! On <strong>March 29, 2025<\/strong> slides the <strong>Moon before the Sun<\/strong>, blocking some of the sunlight and making the Sun look like a crescent. In some areas, up to <strong>93% from the Sun<\/strong> be eclipsed. Prepare well and make sure you can safely observe this unique event!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want to not only observe this rare phenomenon, but also capture it? With the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/hestia-de-telescoop-voor-je-smartphone\/\" data-type=\"product\" data-id=\"7403\">Hestia telescope<\/a><\/strong> you can safely view and photograph the eclipse. This telescope is to <strong>rent or for sale<\/strong>, especially for this type of astronomical event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is a partial solar eclipse and how does it occur?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <strong>partial solar eclipse<\/strong> occurs when the <strong>Moon between the Sun and the Earth<\/strong> moves, but they do not line up exactly. As a result, the Moon covers only one <strong>part of the Sun<\/strong>, making these a <strong>crescent-shaped appearance<\/strong> gets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because the Sun <strong>is never completely covered<\/strong>, it remains dangerous to watch the eclipse without protection. <strong>Eclipse glasses and sunscreens are essential<\/strong> To protect your eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Solar eclipse 2025 in the Netherlands and Belgium: time and visibility<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At <strong>Netherlands and Belgium<\/strong> is the solar eclipse on <strong>March 29, 2025<\/strong> between <strong>11:17 a.m. and 1:04 p.m.<\/strong> visible. This is a unique opportunity to observe an eclipse, as complete solar eclipses are extremely rare in this region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below is an overview of the <strong>main times<\/strong> for the eclipse:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Location<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Start eclipse<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Maximum blackout<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>End of eclipse<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Netherlands<\/strong><\/td><td>11:17 a.m.<\/td><td>12:10 p.m.<\/td><td>1:04 p.m.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Belgium<\/strong><\/td><td>11:17 a.m.<\/td><td>12:10 p.m.<\/td><td>1:04 p.m.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want to view this eclipse in the best possible way? Then make sure to <strong>a location with an unobstructed view of the horizon<\/strong> and a <strong>eclipse glasses or <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/telescopes\/\" data-type=\"product_cat\" data-id=\"51\"><strong>telescope with solar filter<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Which telescope is suitable for capturing the solar eclipse?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"822\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Hestia-1-822x1024.jpg\" alt=\"solar eclipse 2025\" class=\"wp-image-12605\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Hestia-1-822x1024.jpg 822w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Hestia-1-300x374.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Hestia-1-150x187.jpg 150w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Hestia-1-800x996.jpg 800w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Hestia-1-64x80.jpg 64w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Hestia-1-241x300.jpg 241w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Hestia-1-768x956.jpg 768w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Hestia-1-990x1233.jpg 990w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Hestia-1-441x549.jpg 441w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Hestia-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 822px) 100vw, 822px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To capture a solar eclipse, you need a <strong>telescope with a solar filter<\/strong> needed. The following telescopes are ideal for observation and astrophotography:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/hestia-de-telescoop-voor-je-smartphone\/\" data-type=\"product\" data-id=\"7403\"><strong>Hestia<\/strong> <\/a>- This smart telescope works with your <strong>smartphone<\/strong> and is perfect for capturing the eclipse. Available for <strong>rental or purchase<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/seestar-s30\/\" data-type=\"product\" data-id=\"7424\">Seestar S30<\/a><\/strong> - Smart, small and compact telescope. set up in 5 minutes and ready to safely observe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Seestar S50<\/strong> - The \u2018bigger brother\u2019 of the S30. Just a little more power and a less wide field of view.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How do you view the solar eclipse safely?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking directly at the Sun without protection can <strong>severe eye damage<\/strong> cause. Therefore, always use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Eclipse Glasses<\/strong> that meet the <strong>ISO 12312-2 standard<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Safe sun filters<\/strong> For telescopes, binoculars and cameras<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Indirect viewing methods<\/strong>, such as a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeanddate.com\/eclipse\/make-pinhole-projector.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pinhole projector<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What you absolutely should NOT do:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2718 Do not look directly into the Sun, even with sunglasses<br>\u2718 Do not use a telescope or binoculars without a solar filter<br>\u2718 Not looking through a pinhole projector (only viewing the projection)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Solar eclipses in the future: when is the next total eclipse?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <strong>total solar eclipse<\/strong> in the Netherlands and Belgium is only on <strong>October 7, 2135<\/strong> to see. Would you rather have a <strong>total eclipse<\/strong> experience? Then you can go to <strong>Aug. 12, 2026<\/strong> to <strong>Spain, Greenland or the North Atlantic Ocean<\/strong> travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What determines whether a solar eclipse is partial or total?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not every solar eclipse is the same. Sometimes we see a <strong>total eclipse<\/strong>, while in other places it is a <strong>partial eclipse<\/strong> remains. This has to do with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The orbit of the Moon<\/strong>: The Moon moves in a slightly inclined orbit around the Earth. Only when it is at exactly the right altitude can a total eclipse occur.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The shadow zones<\/strong>: The core shadow (umbra) causes a <strong>total solar eclipse<\/strong>, while the side shade (penumbra) is a <strong>partial eclipse<\/strong> delivers. The Netherlands and Belgium are in the penumbra in 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The distance between the Moon and the Earth<\/strong>: Because the Moon does not move in a perfect circular orbit, its distance varies. Sometimes she is just too far away to completely cover the Sun, which causes a <strong>annular eclipse<\/strong> caused.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why is a solar eclipse so rare?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although the Moon moves between the Sun and Earth every month, we don't get to see a solar eclipse every month. This is because:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Moon's orbit an angle of <strong>5 degrees<\/strong> with the Earth's orbit around the Sun. As a result, the Moon usually passes either above or below the Sun.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A total solar eclipse only <strong>a narrow strip<\/strong> on Earth covers. If you live just outside this zone, you will see only a partial eclipse.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Historical significance of solar eclipses<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Throughout the ages, solar eclipses have fascinated and frightened people. In ancient times, many cultures saw it as a <strong>omen of disasters or divine messages<\/strong>. In reality, eclipses actually offer scientists unique opportunities to explore the <strong>study outer layer of the Sun (corona)<\/strong>, something normally difficult to see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What percentage of the Sun is eclipsed in the Netherlands and Belgium?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although the eclipse is not total, the Moon will have a <strong>Covering a significant portion of the Sun<\/strong>. In the Netherlands and Belgium, it is estimated <strong>around 25 to 30% from the Sun eclipsed<\/strong>, depending on your exact location. This is one of the <strong>most significant eclipses of the coming decades<\/strong> in this region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion: prepare for this unique phenomenon!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>partial solar eclipse of 2025<\/strong> is a spectacular celestial phenomenon you don't want to miss. Make sure you are well prepared with the right <strong>equipment and protection<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want to observe and capture the eclipse? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/telescopes\/smart-telescopes\/\" data-type=\"product_cat\" data-id=\"110\">\u27a1 <strong>Check out our telescopes for the solar eclipse here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>De zonsverduistering 2025 is een zeldzaam fenomeen dat je niet wilt missen\u2014de volgende is pas in 2135 zichtbaar in Nederland en Belgi\u00eb! Op 29 maart 2025 schuift de Maan voor de Zon, waardoor een deel van het zonlicht wordt geblokkeerd en de Zon eruitziet als een sikkel. 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