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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 UK's only solar eclipse of the 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.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.
The Royal Astronomical Society reminded people to never look directly at the Sun, even during an eclipse.The Royal Astronomical Society reminded people to never look directly at the Sun, even during an eclipse.
The eclipse was visible over Cullercoats Watch House in North ShieldsThe eclipse was visible over Cullercoats Watch House in North Shields
Shetland witnessed one of the best views of the partial solar eclipseShetland witnessed one of the best views of the partial solar eclipse
Astronomers recommended capturing the eclipse through a telescope or pinhole, as shown in AberdeenAstronomers 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. 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 was due to come to an end off the coast of India at 14:02 BST (18:32 local time).
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 rare phenomenon saw up to a quarter of the sun hidden by the moon The rare phenomenon saw up to a quarter of the sun obscured by the moon
The partial solar eclipse as spotted over Bristol The partial solar eclipse, as spotted over Bristol
It was also captured by residents in Boxted, EssexIt 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 from the UK in March 2025, with a total eclipse not forecast over UK mainland until 2090. "Can't believe the clouds held back," said Laura Ngo, who captured the partial solar eclipse in Witham, Essex, by putting a camera at the back of her telescope.
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. Laura Ngo captured the partial solar eclipse in her back garden in Essex
The partial solar eclipse as seen from Hyderabad, IndiaThe 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 Norfolk This image of the eclipse was captured using a telescope fitted with a Herschel prism at Wymondham College in Norfolk
Elsewhere, a total eclipse of the Sun is expected to pass over North America in April 2024 and in Spain in 2026. 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.
But people in the UK will be able see a partial lunar eclipse - when the Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon and creates a shadow across the lunar surface - next October.
A total eclipse of the Sun is expected to pass over North America in April 2024 and in Spain in 2026.