articleThe Brief A partial solar eclipse could be visible over Philadelphia this afternoon. The eclipse will peak just before 2 p.m. NASA’s live coverage of the total eclipse begins at 1:15 p.m.A total solar eclipse will cross parts of the Northern Hemisphere on Wednesday, and people in Philadelphia could see a partial eclipse in the afternoon. A partial eclipse will also be visible across parts of the United States, including Pennsylvania, as well as much of Canada, Europe and northwestern Africa. Solar Eclipse: View of total eclipse. How to watch safelyA partial eclipse is never safe to view without proper eye protection.