Pics show partial solar eclipse in skies over US, UK & Europe
The Northern Hemisphere was treated to a rare and awe-inspiring sight on Saturday as a partial solar eclipse took place, marking the first solar eclipse of the year. The astronomical event was visible in parts of the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe, with photos of the eclipse surfacing online. However, for those in India, the eclipse was not visible.
The partial solar eclipse occurred when the moon passed in front of the sun, blocking a portion of its light and casting a shadow on the Earth. The eclipse was visible in the morning in the Western Hemisphere, with the path of totality passing through parts of the United States, including Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, and North Dakota.
In the UK, the eclipse was visible in the early morning hours, with the moon covering around 10% of the sun’s disk. Skygazers in the UK were treated to a rare sight, with the sun appearing to rise twice as the moon’s shadow fell on the Earth.
One of the most striking images of the eclipse came from the UK’s Lake District, where photographers captured the moon’s shadow falling on the landscape. The picture shows a eerie, lunar-like landscape, with the sun’s rays casting long shadows across the hills.
In the US, the eclipse was also visible in parts of the East Coast, with NASA reporting that the moon covered around 20% of the sun’s disk. Photos from the US show the moon’s shadow falling on buildings and trees, with people gathering to watch the rare event.
The partial solar eclipse also caused a rare sight in some parts of the world, where the sun appeared to rise twice. This phenomenon occurs when the moon’s shadow falls on the Earth at a shallow angle, causing the sun to appear to rise again just a few hours after its initial sunrise.
The eclipse was not visible in India, as the country is located outside the path of totality. However, Indian skygazers were able to observe the eclipse from afar, with many taking to social media to share their photos and videos of the event.
The partial solar eclipse is a rare and awe-inspiring event, with the next total solar eclipse visible from the Northern Hemisphere scheduled to take place in 2024. Until then, astronomers and skygazers will have to wait patiently for the next opportunity to witness this rare and spectacular event.
