THESE are some of your striking images of the once-in-a-generation solar eclipse as people gathered in parks and at vantage points for the best chance of watching the rare phenomenon.
Popular destinations for viewing the eclipse included Fort Royal Park and the Ketch Viewpoint because of their spectacular views over Worcester as people gathered in their hundreds to watch the astronomical event.
There were a few frustrations as clouds partially blocked the eclipse at times but not enough to ruin the occasion, especially for those who had come prepared with pinhole cameras or those lucky enough to have a pair of solar glasses.
STRANGE: The solar eclipse pictured in Peopleton (Image: John Sinclair Morgan)
Around 300 people of all ages came out for the occasion at Fort Royal Park, and there was a friendly, sociable feel to the gathering focused on the eclipse, which peaked at 7.11pm.
Some used cut-out cereal boxes as an improvised way to watch the spectacle, which meant looking away from the sun.
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But Ivete and Peter Milton, who live near the park, were among those who came prepared with glasses.
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Watching from the crest of the hill, Peter, 67, said: “The last solar eclipse was in 1999 and the next one is in 2090, so we want to enjoy the moment while it’s here because we won’t be around by then.
“It’s one of the wonders of the universe, it’s great to witness it.
“It’s also nice to see so many people enjoying the sight.”
More than 90 per cent of the Sun was covered by the Moon for most of the UK, with millions watching across the nation and in Europe.
Skywatchers in Iceland and Spain were able to enjoy a rare total eclipse.
When is the next solar eclipse?
The next partial solar eclipse is on August 2, 2027, where up to 45 per cent of the sun will be covered. The next total solar eclipse will not occur until September 23, 2090.
