A partial solar eclipse occurred on Monday, but was unfortunately obscured by cloud cover for much of the UK. While tens of millions of people in the US gathered to view the total eclipse, only a few in the UK were able to witness the event due to overcast conditions. Clear skies in northern and western Scotland provided the opportunity for some individuals to see the Moon obscure part of the Sun. However, BBC Weather presenter Simon King noted that most of the country experienced too much cloud cover to observe the partial eclipse, which would have been visible from western parts of the UK from 19:55 BST until sunset.
“However, there was always a chance in northern and western Scotland of some clearer spells and that’s where at least a couple of our BBC Weather Watchers were able to capture a partial eclipse,” King said about the minimal visibility.
The eclipse, a rare celestial event where the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, obscuring the view of the Sun from Earth, was marred by unfavorable weather conditions across much of the UK. Despite this, the fortunate few in Scotland were able to capture captivating images of the partial eclipse, offering a glimpse of the natural phenomenon to those who missed out due to the clouds.
Moving forward, the next opportunity to witness a solar eclipse in the UK will occur on October 25, 2022. It is hoped that better weather conditions will allow more people in the country to enjoy the spectacular sight.
