Rumors about a solar eclipse covering the US sky today are all over social media, but the facts tell a different story. The solar eclipse buzz, especially about a dramatic celestial event causing darkness today, August 2, 2025, has sparked confusion. Let’s break down the verified schedule of upcoming solar and lunar eclipses for the US and debunk misinformation with the latest updates from astronomers and NASA.
No Solar Eclipse in the US on August 2, 2025
According to leading astronomical sources, there is no solar eclipse occurring in the United States on August 2, 2025. In fact, claims circulating about the world plunging into darkness for minutes today are entirely unfounded. NASA, the US Naval Observatory, and other observatories have confirmed that no total, partial, or annular solar eclipse is happening on this date—anywhere in North America or elsewhere.
Recent viral posts suggested a rare eclipse would turn day to night for six minutes. However, NASA scientists quickly debunked these stories:
“No, there is no solar eclipse, partial, total, or annular, occurring on August 2, 2025, anywhere in North America or the world.” — NASA, August 2025
The Real 2025 Eclipse Schedule
So, when can Americans look forward to the next solar spectacle? This year, the most significant recent event was the partial solar eclipse on March 29, 2025. Here’s how the complete US eclipse calendar looks:
| Date | Type | Visible In US? |
|---|---|---|
| March 13–14, 2025 | Total Lunar Eclipse | Yes |
| March 29, 2025 | Partial Solar Eclipse | Yes (East/Northeast) |
| September 7–8, 2025 | Total Lunar Eclipse | No |
| September 21, 2025 | Partial Solar Eclipse | No (Africa, Europe) |
During the March 29, 2025 partial solar eclipse, much of the east and northeast United States saw a portion of the Sun covered by the Moon around sunrise. Key locations and their maximum coverage:
- Portland, Maine: 64% coverage at 6:30 AM
- Boston, MA: 43% at 6:38 AM
- New York, NY: 22% at 6:46 AM
- Philadelphia, PA: 12% at 6:51 AM
No total solar eclipses will occur in the US again until 2044.
Upcoming Eclipses To Mark on Your Calendar
Looking ahead, no eclipses—solar or lunar—will be visible in the US for the remainder of 2025. The next partial solar eclipse on September 21, 2025, will only be visible in southern Africa, Europe, and southern Asia—North America won’t see any eclipse at all that day.
Top Tips for Watching Solar Eclipses
- Always use proper solar viewing glasses—never regular sunglasses.
- Never look at the Sun through cameras, telescopes, or binoculars without special solar filters.
- Indirect viewing methods, like pinhole projectors, are safe alternatives.
Separating Fact from Fiction
Where did the viral hoax come from? Social media sometimes confuses astronomical events. For example, there will be a remarkable six-minute-long total solar eclipse—but not until August 2, 2027, visible from portions of southern Europe, Africa, and Asia—not the US. Today, the US sky remains unaffected.
Stay Curious, Stay Informed!
Solar eclipses continue to inspire awe, but staying informed with reliable information is key. If you have eclipse stories or questions, drop a comment below—let’s keep the conversation going!