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Solar eclipse: Moon blocks part of the Sun over the UK 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 has been taking place. The only solar eclipse due to be visible from the UK this year has taken place.
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 at 10:59. It was visible across the UK until about midday.
The partial solar eclipse began at 10:08 BST in London - with the maximum eclipse occurring at 10:59. One of the best views was in Lerwick in the Shetland Isles, with 28% of the Sun obscured at mid-eclipse.
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. An eclipse occurs when the view of the Sun becomes blocked out by the Moon, which passes between it and the Earth.
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 partial eclipse will end in London at 11:51 BST.
An observer views the partial eclipse in Aberdeen on Tuesday morningAn observer views the partial eclipse in Aberdeen on Tuesday morning
The partial solar eclipse was visible over Cullercoats Watch House in North ShieldsThe 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. Outside of the UK, observers in western Siberia received the best view of the eclipse with the Moon obscuring about 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. Experts 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 BristolThe partial solar eclipse was visible over Bristol
The partial eclipse as seen from Boxted in EssexThe 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. The eclipse captured using a telescope fitted with a Herschel prism at Wymondham College in Norfolk
You can also make your own solar viewer using an old cereal box. Staff at Wymondham College used a telescope fitted with a Herschel prism