Stargazers in Africa, Asia and parts of the Middle East looked to the skies this weekend to witness a partial solar eclipse. Expand Close People watch the solar eclipse at a waterfront in Hong Kong (Vincent Yu/AP) AP/PA Images / FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsapp People watch the solar eclipse at a waterfront in Hong Kong (Vincent Yu/AP)Millions from Dubai to Taiwan, and Japan to India watched the solar spectacle. Expand Close The solar eclipse seen through Astro Solar glass (Chiang Ying-ying/AP) AP/PA Images / FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsapp The solar eclipse seen through Astro Solar glass (Chiang Ying-ying/AP)It was a sight that will not be possible in the country for another 14 years, according to chief executive officer of Dubai Astronomy Group Hasan al-Hariri. So it’s kind of something a bit rare to observe.”Expand Close A dog in Chiayi City wears sunglasses to view the solar eclipse (Chiang Ying-ying/AP) AP/PA Images / FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsapp A dog in Chiayi City wears sunglasses to view the solar eclipse (Chiang Ying-ying/AP)The observatory also sold solar eclipse glasses to the public to observe the eclipse safely. An overcast sky did not deter enthusiasts in India with the partial eclipse also visible in the New Delhi sky.

Source: Irish Independent June 21, 2020 19:07 UTC