In a interval of some weeks, two eclipses will occur. The primary occurred in the present day: a partial photo voltaic eclipse, going down because the moon handed between the solar and the earth.
The eclipse was visible throughout Greenland, Europe, western Asia, northeastern Africa and the Center East. America did not witness the eclipse; in truth, the subsequent time the nation will view a photo voltaic eclipse is October 14, 2023.
At this time, massive components of Europe, together with Russia, Finland, and northern components of Sweden, noticed greater than 60 % of the solar’s diameter lined by the moon. Components of India, together with Jammu and Kashmir, noticed the identical.
That is the UK’s only solar eclipse of the yr. It started round 10am BST in London, and was seen within the UK till round noon.
Individuals in Western Siberia had the best view of the eclipse, with the moon obscuring about 85 % of the solar.
Wherever you could be, you’ll be able to re-watch the occasion through Sky Information’ livestream above.
