On Wednesday evening, millions of people in Europe watched a rare solar eclipse. We asked some of them to share their photographs and experiences of this celestial treat. Here are some of their responses.
A few minutes of glory with my husband’s welding visors in cloudy Loch Lubnaig. Deniz, 45, artist, Glasgow Bizarre being on Hampstead Heath with dozens of people with cereal boxes and colanders on their heads as the light fades. David, 57, Hampstead, London I’m a keen photographer and enjoy capturing special moments and experiences through photos.
I love being outdoors and photographing things that are unusual or memorable. Seeing the solar eclipse was such a surreal experience. I was really excited to witness it and capture the moment, especially as it’s not something you get to see every day.
The atmosphere felt completely different as the eclipse happened, and it was amazing to see the sky change in front of me. I wanted to capture a photo that showed just how special and memorable the experience was. Amelia, 19, receptionist, Nuneaton, Warwickshire My wife, Becky, and I watched the eclipse from Deal beach with a range of homemade viewing devices – we thought that the colander worked best!
Matt, 38, Eastry, Kent We have travelled twice before this to witness an eclipse. Once in 2017 and once in 2024, both times it was too cloudy to properly see totality. This time, we travelled to Iceland and boarded a ship called World Navigator to find a clear spot.
It was cloudy all day, but because of the work and talent of the captain and crew, and some very good luck, a large patch of clear sky opened up right before totality, with a few minutes to spare, and lasted long enough to witness the eclipse in all of its glory. We were really in awe, with some passengers getting a bit choked up. The pictures don’t nearly do it justice.
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