Solar Eclipse on March 20th Visible in Europe and Iran

Reports indicate that a total solar eclipse will occur on Friday, March 20, which will be fully visible in the Faroe Islands, Svalbard, the North Atlantic, and the Arctic, and partially visible in Europe and Iran. This eclipse will begin at 8:18 AM GMT (11:48 AM Iran time) from the eastern Atlantic Ocean and southern Greenland, reaching its peak at 9:46:47 AM GMT (1:16:47 PM Iran time). The duration of the eclipse will be 2 minutes and 47 seconds. The solar eclipse on March 20 (29 Esfand) will be visible in Scandinavia, the UK, and parts of Northern Europe between 80% to 99%, in other parts of Europe between 40% to 79%, and in large areas of Asia between 19% to 79%, provided the weather conditions are favorable. In Iran, this eclipse will be visible in northern and western regions between 19% and a maximum of 39%. It is essential to use special glasses to prevent eye damage while observing the eclipse. According to NASA's list, previous solar eclipses that occurred around Nowruz include: the solar eclipse on March 19, 2007, equivalent to Esfand 28, 1385; the solar eclipse on March 21, 1765, equivalent to Farvardin 1, 1144; and the solar eclipse on March 20, 1681, equivalent to Farvardin 1, 1060. Following the current eclipse before Nowruz, such an event will occur again in 19 years on March 20, 2034, equivalent to Esfand 30, 1412.