On Thursday, this spectacular event – the first in more than six years – saw the Moon move across the face of the Sun, but not completely blocking out the light coming from it.
For the UK, the best time to see the eclipse was late morning with the best sightings in the north of Scotland.
Here are some pictures taken from professional photographers and locals showing their experience seeing the rare, celestial event.
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1. Camera at the ready
Many across the globe got their cameras out to photograph the partial solar eclipse on Thursday including Flora Gibb, Jasmine Lasnet and Chid Nyirenda at Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh. Photo: SWNS
2. First eclipse in more than six years
The UK saw its first solar eclipse in more than six years during the morning of Thursday June 10, when the sun was partially covered by a New Moon. Here's a picture of it taken from Princes Street Gardens with views of Edinburgh Castle. Photo: Lisa Ferguson
3. Good view with clear skies
Lasting a couple of hours, the celestial event was easy to see when the skies cleared by anyone with solar eclipse glasses or even a kitchen colander. Photo: Lisa Ferguson
4. Different shots from around the country
A shot of the partial solar eclipse over Falkirk on Thursday. Photo: Michael Gillen