http://www.newsweek.com/saturday-solar-eclipse-how-watch-black-moon-south-america-1701838 > A partial solar eclipse is due to take place over parts of South America and Antarctica this weekend, and there will be coverage online for those who want to follow the event if they can't see it in person. > The partial solar eclipse is due to occur on Saturday, April 30, just before and during sunset, according to NASA. During the event, the moon will pass in front of the sun, blocking some of its light from reaching Earth. Sometimes solar eclipses can block out the sun entirely, but this one will only cover a part of it. It will be the first solar eclipse of the year.