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Solar eclipse watchers hope for clear skies ahead of event
The near-total solar eclipse is expected to bring out hundreds of sky-watchers eager to witness the phenomenon as the moon moves in front of the Sun this morning.
The rush hour lunar event is set to thrill or disappoint millions dependent on the fickle British weather.
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The solar eclipse as seen in Bristol.
First image of UK solar eclipse
Here is the first image of the solar eclipse in the UK, seen in Newquay, Cornwall.
Crowds gather in Norway's Svalbard ahead of eclipse
Svalbard's skies are crystal clear as crowds gather in the town of Longyearbyen to await the eclipse.
GMB studio plunged into darkness in mock solar eclipse
Mixture of cloud and hazy sunshine ahead of the eclipse
Many northern areas will be largely cloudy through the day with patchy rain in places, particularly across the west.
Further south, after a cloudy start many parts will enjoy a fine day with sunny spells developing and it will feel pleasantly warm in the sunshine.
Top temperature 13 Celsius (55F).
Skies clear in Bristol ahead of the solar eclipse
ITV News Correspondent Rupert Evelyn tweeted pictures of the skies over Bristol as the UK prepares for this morning's partial eclipse of the sun.
Nasa reveals path of partial solar eclipse
Nasa has revealed the path of today's partial solar eclipse as parts of Europe, northern Africa and north Asia are expected to see the show.
Nasa reveals pinhole camera tips for eclipse viewing
Nasa's Jet Propulsion Laboratory has revealed some tips on how to make a pinhole camera to view this morning's partial solar eclipse.
Solar eclipse watchers hope for clear skies
'Eclipse chasers' flock to arctic Norway town
Eclipse tourists have flocked to the polar town of Longyearbyen in Norway, one of only two places on land where the moon will completely blot out the Sun tomorrow.
In the past few days, thousands of 'eclipse chasers' have braved the arctic winds in the Svalbard archipelago to set up camp in a bid to witness the rare phenomenon.
And cold weather is not the only thing to worry about. Tourist Jakub Moravec was attacked by a polar bear in his camp in the early hours of Thursday.
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