I was thinking it would be too overcast to see the eclipse. But soon after 9am a bright crescent sun could be seen through the clouds.
Other people, like me, took a break from work to enjoy what we have not seen in Abingdon since 1999.
At the Abbey Meadows a crowd had gathered.
The Abingdon Astonomical Society were there with telescopes and charts as part of the ATOM Science Festival.
It grew cooler and darker as the moon moved in front of the sun. Most of the time the eclipse could be seen through clouds – ideal viewing for those of us who were not properly prepared;
but then there were moments when the clouds opened and the special glasses became essential.
Thanks to Peter from Abingdon Camera Club for sending me a final, extra clear, image.
That is a good turnout. I was hoping to get a photo but the weather was against me.
Did you notice birds going to roost? A common event in an eclispe .. Great photos to remember a rare event.
We were lucky Stefan. I think it was overcast in London – not far away. Too many people about to notice the birds :).
The birds in my garden sang throughout the eclipse!
I heard several reports of birds falling silent and the pigeons cooing as the sun brightened up again.
ITV produced a report from Abingdon at
http://www.itv.com/news/meridian/update/2015-03-20/crowds-in-the-thames-valley-region-gather-to-see-the-partial-eclipse/
Be sure to scroll down to the heading that reads as follows:
Crowds in the Thames Valley region gather to see the partial eclipse