The partial solar eclipse will be visible throughout Maine around midday, weather permitting. The event is especially notable because another solar eclipse will not appear in Maine’s sky until 2045. Viewers should never look directly at the sun during a partial solar eclipse without proper protection, Laatsch said. “Solar eclipse glasses and solar filters block out 99% of the sun rays.” “People with any interest in astronomy will enjoy seeing this partial solar eclipse, especially if they can’t travel across the world to see the total solar eclipse,” Laatsch said.