Some parts of Europe will see a total solar eclipse, but North America will see a partial eclipse. Keep reading to learn more about this event.

On August 12, people in North America and Canada can see a partial solar eclipse. It won't be the same as the total eclipse in Europe, but it will still be exciting.

NASA says that the time to see the eclipse will be different in different places. Alaska and northern Canada will see it in the morning, and eastern Canada will see it in the afternoon.

The eclipse will peak at 8:21 a.m. in Anchorage, Alaska, and at 1:53 p.m. in Washington, D.C.

It's not safe to look directly at the Sun during the eclipse without special glasses.

People who want to watch the eclipse should wear special glasses that meet safety standards. Regular sunglasses are not safe, and people using binoculars or cameras need special filters.

A solar eclipse happens when the Moon blocks the Sun's light. In North America, the Moon will only block part of the Sun, making it look like a crescent shape.

NASA says that the best places to see the eclipse are in the northern U.S. and Canada. People in these areas will see a partial eclipse, not a total one.

NASA will show the eclipse live on many websites, including YouTube and Facebook.