There's a partial solar eclipse taking place on March 29, so prepare yourself by picking up a safe set of the best solar eclipse glasses.

The most popular option for viewing a solar eclipse is to get eclipse glasses, which have the proper filter to protect your eyes from the sun's ultraviolet rays. You may have 3-dimensional glasses laying around from a trip to the movies, but don't be tempted to use them to watch the solar eclipse.

Unlike a lunar eclipse, you'll need to wear safety glasses or take steps to otherwise protect your eyes to safely watch the solar eclipse.

Skygazers across south-east England have been looking up at a partial solar eclipse on Saturday morning. Kent, Surrey, Sussex had some of the clearest skies in the UK to watch the phenomenon which reached its peak just after 11:00 GMT.

Stargazers across the UK are in for a treat as a partial solar eclipse is set to take place. It will start at 10:07 GMT and finish by 12:00. The Moon will reach its maximum covera

On Saturday, the moon will cast its shadow on Earth’s surface, a phenomenon that people in parts of the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Europe, Russia and Africa will get to experience as a partial solar eclipse.

"The eclipse is more than half over at sunrise in New England but lasts long enough for observers there to catch at least a few minutes of the event," NASA said. "This is a partia

The partial solar eclipse will be visible across the UK. People will have the chance to see the Moon cover about 30 to 50% of the Sun at its peak, with the best chance of clear skies in south-east England,

A partial solar eclipse can be seen early this Saturday in the northeastern U.S. Here's when and where to see it.