Timelapse of partial solar eclipse seen from Royal Observatory Greenwich

No Comment Video. Timelapse of partial solar eclipse seen from Royal Observatory Greenwich Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 13/08/2026 - 9:47 GMT+2 Britain witnessed its most significant solar eclipse since 1999, with more than 90% of the Sun obscured in some parts of the country. Crowds gathered in parks and open spaces to watch the rare celestial event. In London, the sky turned an eerie grey as a sliver of sunlight appeared above the Moon. The UK witnessed its best solar eclipse since 1999 on Wednesday, as the Moon passed between the Sun and Earth and partially blocked the Sun from view. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT In Britain, more than 90% of the Sun was obscured at the peak of the eclipse, drawing crowds across the country. People flocked to hilltop parks and other locations with unobstructed views of the sky to watch the rare spectacle. At Greenwich Park in London, which offers views over the River Thames and central London, the sky turned an eerie grey as the eclipse reached its peak. The Royal Observatory Greenwich captured the moment, with a thin sliver of sunlight appearing above the Moon. Solar eclipse Moon London Top stories Now playing Next Timelapse of partial solar eclipse seen from Royal Observatory Greenwich Now playing Next Colombia: "scene of horror" as Pereira rescuers search rubble Now playing Next Half a million visitors flock to Spain’s path of total solar eclipse Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | August 13th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Rare eclipse plunges parts of Europe into darkness Now playing Next 'I think we will keep it,' Trump says about control of Hormuz strait Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | August 12th, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next Music brings cultures together In partnership with Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan Now playing Next Putin threatens retaliatory seizures of European ships Now playing Next How to protect your eyes while watching the solar eclipse Now playing Next Solar eclipse plunges large swathe of Spain into total darkness Now playing Next Solar eclipse: How will animals react when the sun goes dark? Now playing Next Tourist guides raise the alarm as Europe braces for another heatwave Now playing Next Solar eclipse plunges parts of Spain into total darkness in first such event in a century Now playing Next Grand Voyager | Exploring Switzerland and its wonders Now playing Next Extreme heat: Half of Europe's population exposed to temperatures exceeding 30C ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Quake leaves Colombian towns in ruins as Valle del Cauca counts dead No Comment Colombia quake rescuers save woman after 36 hours trapped in rubble No Comment Moment Cali hospital collapses after powerful Colombia earthquake No Comment Europe scrambles for eclipse glasses as solar power output set to dip Culture news ‘The Office’ star British actor Lucy Davis reveals incurable cancer diagnosis Europe News Germany beefs up its intelligence services as threat from 'foreign powers' rises Lifestyle Fragrant fortunes: Doha's Teeb Al Hazm plans London debut as Gulf perfumes gain wider appeal Europe News Mount Etna eruption: Catania airport closes and ash cloud reaches as far as Libya Tech News British driver sets speed record in hydrogen-powered car Health news E-scooters ‘public health challenge’ as number of injuries involving kids soared 15 times in UK Europe News Two killed in Kherson as Ukraine hits Russia's Black Sea naval base Europe News Europe readies for total solar eclipse- So, what will happen in the once-in-a-generation stellar spectacle? ADVERTISEMENT Europe News Putin threatens retaliatory seizures of European ships The Cube Fake videos and false allegations target candidates in French 2027 presidential election Europe News Morocco accuses Spain of assaulting migrants crossing into Ceuta and claims sovereignty over enclave Europe News Italy: Po River runs low amid prolonged heat and drought Colombia Colombia: Rescuers search for survivors after 7.6 magnitude earthquake kills 216 people Nature Anxious dogs and silent birds: What happens to animals during a total solar eclipse? Russia Russia frees former US Marine Robert Gilman after more than four years in prison No Comment Bulgaria lights up its Black Sea coast with digital art festival ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT