According to Forbes, on Wednesday, August 12, a partial solar eclipse will be visible across much of North America as a total solar eclipse crosses a narrow path over Greenland, Iceland and Spain. When and Where to Watch the Partial Solar Eclipse in the U.S.Across the contiguous United States, the partial solar eclipse begins at 10:27 a.m. MDT in Montana and North Dakota. How to Watch the Solar Eclipse SafelyLooking directly at the Sun during a partial eclipse can cause permanent eye damage. When Is the Next Total Solar Eclipse in the U.S.? The next total solar eclipse visible from the United States will occur on March 30, 2033, when totality crosses northern Alaska, including Nome.