UK Sees 90% Solar Eclipse, Peaking Just After 19:00 BST
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Updated · bbc.co.uk · Aug 13
UK Sees 90% Solar Eclipse, Peaking Just After 19:00 BST
3 articles · Updated · bbc.co.uk · Aug 13
Summary
Crowds across North East England and Cumbria watched a partial solar eclipse Wednesday evening, with the moon covering about 90% of the sun from most UK locations.
Just after 19:00 BST marked the peak, as the moon passed between Earth and the sun and cast its shadow across the country.
Dufton in Cumbria drew spectators, while clear enough views were also reported from Blyth, Redcar, Whitehaven, Marske-by-the-Sea and Sunderland.
The display followed forecasts that millions across Europe would see the eclipse, with the UK experiencing its fullest solar eclipse since 1999.