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Solar eclipse: Moon to block up to a quarter of the Sun Solar eclipse: Moon blocks part of the Sun over the UK
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An image of the partial solar eclipse taken in the Shetland Islands on TuesdayAn image of the partial solar eclipse taken in the Shetland Islands on Tuesday
The UK's only solar eclipse of the year is taking place on Tuesday morning. The UK's only solar eclipse of the year has been taking place.
About a quarter of the Sun is expected to be blocked out, as the Moon passes between it and the Earth. Part of the Sun has been blocked out, as the Moon passes between it and the Earth.
The partial solar eclipse began at 10:08 BST in London - with the maximum eclipse occurring at 10:59.The partial solar eclipse began at 10:08 BST in London - with the maximum eclipse occurring at 10:59.
The Royal Astronomical Society says the eclipse will be visible across the country until around midday, but people are being reminded not to look directly at it. The Royal Astronomical Society said the eclipse would be visible across the country until about midday, with people being reminded not to look directly at it.
Dr Robert Massey, of the Royal Astronomical Society, said the eclipse would cause the Moon to block the view of "some or all of the bright solar surface". The best view in the UK was expected to be in Lerwick in the Shetland Isles, with 28% of the Sun being obscured at mid-eclipse.
The Sun will "appear to have a bite taken out of it", said Dr Massey.
The best view in the UK is expected to be in Lerwick, in the Shetland Isles, where 28% of the Sun will be obscured at mid-eclipse.
An observer prepares to view the partial eclipse in Aberdeen on Tuesday morning
However - outside of the UK - observers in western Siberia will get the best view of the eclipse with the Moon obscuring approximately 85% of the Sun, according to Dr Massey.
The partial eclipse will end in London at 11:51 BST.The partial eclipse will end in London at 11:51 BST.
Experts stress it is important not to attempt to view the eclipse with the naked eye or via binoculars or a telescope. An observer views the partial eclipse in Aberdeen on Tuesday morning
The partial solar eclipse was visible over Cullercoats Watch House in North Shields
Outside of the UK - observers in western Siberia have been getting the best view of the eclipse with the Moon obscuring approximately 85% of the Sun, according to Dr Robert Massey of the Royal Astronomical Society.
Experts have stressed it was important not to attempt to view the eclipse with the naked eye or via binoculars or a telescope.
The partial solar eclipse was visible over Bristol
The partial eclipse as seen from Boxted in Essex
Eclipse glasses filter out harmful radiation and ultraviolet light, allowing the observer to view the star without hurting their eyes.Eclipse glasses filter out harmful radiation and ultraviolet light, allowing the observer to view the star without hurting their eyes.
You can also make your own solar viewer using an old cereal box.You can also make your own solar viewer using an old cereal box.