Shropshire Star

Stunning partial solar eclipse captured in Shropshire

Residents across Shropshire witnessed the partial solar eclipse this morning, with many capturing the incredible moment.

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Partial Solar eclipse captured in Whitchurch. Photo: @terryhughes.8

The partial solar eclipse began at 10.08am this morning, and the maximum eclipse was visible at 10.59am.

Despite the clouds making it difficult to view the eclipse this morning, one lucky photographer in Shropshire captured the moment from Oswestry.

Solar Eclipse captured in Oswestry. Photo: @Splphotouk

The partial solar eclipse this morning was the only one visible from the UK this year.

A solar eclipse occurs when the view of the sun becomes blocked out by the moon.