Partial Solar eclipse on March 29, 2025
Live talks and solar observation from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. AIP Campus Babelsberg
On March 29, 2025, a special visual attraction will be visible over Potsdam. Sun enthusiasts are invited to experience this year's partial solar eclipse together with astronomers from the Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam (AIP).
Starting at 11 a.m., the AIP will open its doors for joint observation on the Babelsberg campus. Dr. Alexander Warmuth from the Solar Physics group will give a lecture about the sun at the opening. Scientists from the institute will be available afterwards to answer questions and observe the fascinating phenomenon live from different perspectives.
If the weather makes direct observation difficult, the event will be broadcast via livestream from other regions. The event will end at 1 p.m. with a presentation by Dr. Rainer Arlt on historical sunspots and their scientific context. In Potsdam, the moon's shadow moves in front of the sun at around 11:30 a.m. and covers about 15% of it at 12:19 p.m. before releasing it again shortly after 1 p.m.
We invite all interested parties to experience this event with us. Our new Astro*Bistro will be open to visitors on Saturday from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM. Larger groups are requested to register in advance.
During a partial solar eclipse, the moon moves in front of the sun, but only partially obscures it. This event occurs two to five times a year worldwide, in Germany again in 2026. The last total solar eclipse in Germany took place in 1999, the next one will not be seen until 2081.
Program on 29 March 2025
- 11:00 a.m. - Talk, Dr. Alexander Warmuth “The mysteries of the corona: From the solar eclipse to space missions”
- 11:30 a.m. - Start of the solar observation
- 11:45 a.m. - Observation at our telescope
- 13:00 a.m. - Talk, Dr. Rainer Arlt “Historical sunspots and their scientific correlations”
Important note: Please never look at the sun without protection. This can lead to permanent eye damage. Our observation station provides special solar filters so that you can enjoy the event safely.
We look forward to your visit - admission is free
Live talks and solar observation from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. AIP Campus Babelsberg
On March 29, 2025, a special visual attraction will be visible over Potsdam. Sun enthusiasts are invited to experience this year's partial solar eclipse together with astronomers from the Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam (AIP).
Starting at 11 a.m., the AIP will open its doors for joint observation on the Babelsberg campus. Dr. Alexander Warmuth from the Solar Physics group will give a lecture about the sun at the opening. Scientists from the institute will be available afterwards to answer questions and observe the fascinating phenomenon live from different perspectives.
If the weather makes direct observation difficult, the event will be broadcast via livestream from other regions. The event will end at 1 p.m. with a presentation by Dr. Rainer Arlt on historical sunspots and their scientific context. In Potsdam, the moon's shadow moves in front of the sun at around 11:30 a.m. and covers about 15% of it at 12:19 p.m. before releasing it again shortly after 1 p.m.
We invite all interested parties to experience this event with us. Our new Astro*Bistro will be open to visitors on Saturday from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM. Larger groups are requested to register in advance.
During a partial solar eclipse, the moon moves in front of the sun, but only partially obscures it. This event occurs two to five times a year worldwide, in Germany again in 2026. The last total solar eclipse in Germany took place in 1999, the next one will not be seen until 2081.
Program on 29 March 2025
- 11:00 a.m. - Talk, Dr. Alexander Warmuth “The mysteries of the corona: From the solar eclipse to space missions”
- 11:30 a.m. - Start of the solar observation
- 11:45 a.m. - Observation at our telescope
- 13:00 a.m. - Talk, Dr. Rainer Arlt “Historical sunspots and their scientific correlations”
Important note: Please never look at the sun without protection. This can lead to permanent eye damage. Our observation station provides special solar filters so that you can enjoy the event safely.
We look forward to your visit - admission is free
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Live talks and solar observation from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. AIP Campus Babelsberg
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