In pictures: Sky watchers gather for solar eclipse
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In pictures: Sky watchers gather for solar eclipseImage source, Eddie MitchellImage caption, Hundreds of people gathered along the coast near Goring-by-SeaByTanya GuptaSouth EastPublished1 minute agoPeople gathered at beaches, parks and attractions across the South East to watch the Moon pass in front of the Sun during a partial solar eclipse.Across southern England, sky watchers were able to see about 90% of the Sun obscured.Parties, picnics, workshops and talks were held to mark the event, with the next partial solar eclipse visible from the UK not expected until 2050 and the next total eclipse not occurring until 2090.We gathered images from across Kent, Surrey and Sussex, capturing the crowds, coastlines and viewing methods that helped people experience the moment.Image gallerySkip…
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