UK sees its most significant solar eclipse since 1999
On Wednesday, Britain experienced its most significant partial solar eclipse since 1999, with more than 90% of the Sun obscured in some areas. Crowds gathered at Greenwich Park in London and elsewhere to watch the rare event.
Britain witnessed its most significant solar eclipse since 1999 on Wednesday, as the Moon passed between the Sun and Earth in a partial eclipse. In some parts of the country, more than 90% of the Sun's disc was obscured at the peak of the event.
The rare celestial spectacle drew large crowds across the UK, with people heading to hilltop parks and other open spaces offering unobstructed views of the sky.
Eerie skies over Greenwich
One of the most popular viewing spots was Greenwich Park in London, which offers views over the River Thames and the city centre. As the eclipse reached its peak, the sky over the park took on an eerie grey hue. The Royal Observatory Greenwich captured the moment, showing only a thin sliver of sunlight visible above the Moon.
The event attracted widespread public interest nationwide, as an eclipse of this scale is a rare occurrence in Britain.
