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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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Now you see it, now you don't - the UK's only solar eclipse of the year is spotted in GlasgowNow you see it, now you don't - the UK's only solar eclipse of the year is spotted in Glasgow
Now you see it, now you don't - the UK's only solar eclipse of the year is spotted in GlasgowNow you see it, now you don't - the UK's only solar eclipse of the year is spotted in Glasgow
The only solar eclipse visible from the UK this year has taken place. The UK's only solar eclipse of the year has taken place.
The partial solar eclipse began at 10:08 BST in London, with the maximum eclipse at 10:59. It could be seen across the UK until about midday.The partial solar eclipse began at 10:08 BST in London, with the maximum eclipse at 10:59. It could be seen across the UK until about midday.
Solar eclipses occur when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth, casting a shadow.
One of the best views was in Lerwick in the Shetland Isles, with 28% of the Sun obscured at mid-eclipse.One of the best views was in Lerwick in the Shetland Isles, with 28% of the Sun obscured at mid-eclipse.
A solar eclipse occurs when the view of the Sun becomes blocked out by the Moon, which passes between it and the Earth. The Royal Astronomical Society reminded people to never look directly at the Sun, even during an eclipse.
An observer views the partial eclipse in Aberdeen on Tuesday morning
The eclipse was visible over Cullercoats Watch House in North ShieldsThe eclipse was visible over Cullercoats Watch House in North Shields
An image of the partial eclipse taken in the Shetland Islands, which saw a large portion of the Sun obscured from view Shetland witnessed one of the best views of the partial solar eclipse
Internationally, the IMCCE observatory in Paris said the partial eclipse was first visible in Iceland at 09:58 BST, before passing over the northern hemisphere. It is due to end off the coast of India at 14:02 BST. Astronomers recommended capturing the eclipse through a telescope or pinhole, as shown in Aberdeen
Internationally, the partial eclipse was first visible in Iceland at 09:58 BST, before it passed over the northern hemisphere, said the IMCCE observatory in Paris. It is due to end off the coast of India at 14:02 BST.
Dr Robert Massey, of the Royal Astronomical Society, said observers in western Siberia received the best view of the eclipse, with the Moon obscuring about 82% of the Sun.Dr Robert Massey, of the Royal Astronomical Society, said observers in western Siberia received the best view of the eclipse, with the Moon obscuring about 82% of the Sun.
The partial solar eclipse was spotted over Bristol The rare phenomenon saw up to a quarter of the sun hidden by the moon
The solar eclipse was also seen by residents in Boxted, Essex The partial solar eclipse as spotted over Bristol
It was also captured by residents in Boxted, Essex
The Royal Observatory Greenwich said even though a portion of the Sun's light was blocked, it did not get noticeably darker in the UK.The Royal Observatory Greenwich said even though a portion of the Sun's light was blocked, it did not get noticeably darker in the UK.
The next partial solar eclipse will be visible in the UK in March 2025, with a total eclipse not forecast over UK mainland until 2090. The next partial solar eclipse will be visible from the UK in March 2025, with a total eclipse not forecast over UK mainland until 2090.
However, people can see a partial lunar eclipse from the UK next October, when the Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon and creates a shadow across the lunar surface.However, people can see a partial lunar eclipse from the UK next October, when the Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon and creates a shadow across the lunar surface.
Astronomers recommended capturing the eclipse through a pinhole or through a telescope, as demonstrated in Shropshire The partial solar eclipse as seen from Hyderabad, India
A primary school teacher in Hyde, Greater Manchester, used a telescope to capture the partial eclipse on his handA primary school teacher in Hyde, Greater Manchester, used a telescope to capture the partial eclipse on his hand
The eclipse was captured using a telescope fitted with a Herschel prism at Wymondham College in NorfolkThe eclipse was captured using a telescope fitted with a Herschel prism at Wymondham College in Norfolk
Staff at Wymondham College used a telescope fitted with a Herschel prism
Elsewhere, a total eclipse of the Sun is expected to pass over North America in April 2024 and in Spain in 2026.Elsewhere, a total eclipse of the Sun is expected to pass over North America in April 2024 and in Spain in 2026.