A partial solar eclipse is different from a total solar eclipse because the moon’s shadow doesn’t cover the entire solar disk, only a portion of the sun.

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The eclipse will begin around 1:35 p.m. PT in Seattle and 5:45 to 6:27 p.m. ET Thursday on the East Coast. Click here for NASA's list of peak viewing times in major cities.

Remember, you should never look directly at the sun during an eclipse.

A pinhole projector is a quick and easy way to view the eclipse. Click here to see how to make your own pinhole projector.

There will also be a live video stream of the solar event starting at 5 p.m. ET Thursday. You can view the live stream by clicking here.