A partial solar eclipse will be visible from some parts of the country beginning this afternoon, including New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington DC. Viewers won’t experience the sudden darkness of a total solar eclipse, which happens when the moon passes directly between the Earth and the sun. It's important to note that even though the partial solar eclipse may barely be noticeable in some places, you shouldn’t try to observe it with your naked eye. To prevent eye damage, be sure to use eclipse glasses or handheld solar viewers when looking directly at the sun. For those suffering from eclipse FOMO, don't fret: 2027 and 2028 will both bring total solar eclipses to bucket-list travel destinations, including what's been dubbed the “eclipse of the century” in Egypt.