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Once-in-a-generation solar eclipse wows millions in UK and Europe
More than 95% of the Sun was covered by the Moon in Cornwall, while parts of Spain experienced the magic of a total eclipse.
Watch: Solar eclipse seen over UK skies
Millions of people in the UK and Europe have been wowed by a once-in-a-generation solar eclipse.
In pictures: Sky watchers gather for solar eclipse
People across Kent, Surrey and Sussex watch the moon obscure the sun in a rare partial eclipse.
How the West watched most historic solar eclipse since 1999
More than 90% of the sun was obscured by the moon for the first time since the total eclipse in 1999.
Yorkshire crowds gather for 'incredible' eclipse
People gather in York, Leeds and Bradford to view the most significant solar eclipse since 1999.
The race to save thousands of animals
In October 1982, Paraguay and Brazil closed the gates of the Itaipu River, beginning to fill the reservoir of what would soon be the world's largest dam.
Watch: Hydrogen car breaks land speed record at 406 mph
The new record surpasses the previous official hydrogen combustion title set in 2004 by more than double the speed.
Solar eclipse in Lincolnshire: When and where to see it
A rare partial solar eclipse will see the moon cover 90 to 96 per cent of the sun on Wednesday.
Generations of fish 'wiped out' after pollution incident
The Department of Environment said 5km of the Kilkeel River in the Mournes area was impacted.
Generations of fish 'wiped out' after pollution incident
The Department of Environment said 5km of the Kilkeel River in the Mournes area was impacted.
What time and where might you see the solar eclipse in Scotland
Hopes of catching the best view are fading in parts of Scotland as clouds threaten to hide the celestial event.
What time and where might you see the solar eclipse in Scotland
Hopes of catching the best view are fading in parts of Scotland as clouds threaten to hide the celestial event.
'We can't keep up with demand for eclipse glasses'
Liverpool post office owner says demand for specialist glasses to see the solar eclipse is 'crazy'.
Rare turtle's flight from Wales to Texas
The Kemp's ridley sea turtle was flown home to the Caribbean Sea after being found washed up in Wales.
Rare turtle's flight from Wales to Texas
The Kemp's ridley sea turtle was flown home to the Caribbean Sea after being found washed up in Wales.
'I chase eclipses around the world'
A film-maker talks about eclipse-hunting worldwide after covering his first one in Alderney in 1999.
Astronomy superfan, 11, shares tips for watching solar eclipse
Efan Dafydd's love of the cosmos continued to grow after meeting his hero, astronaut Tim Peake.
Astronomy superfan, 11, shares tips for watching solar eclipse
Efan Dafydd's love of the cosmos continued to grow after meeting his hero, astronaut Tim Peake.
When and where in the West Country to see the solar eclipse
The UK's biggest solar eclipse since 1999 arrives today. Here's where to see it safely in the West Country.
When and where in the West Country to see the solar eclipse
The UK's biggest solar eclipse since 1999 arrives today. Here's where to see it safely in the West Country.