South East skies light up as 90% solar eclipse captivates crowds
TL;DR
Thousands across southern England watched a partial solar eclipse covering about 90% of the Sun, with beaches, parks and organized events drawing crowds as people photographed the moment; images rolled in from Kent, Surrey and Sussex. The next partial UK eclipse isn’t until 2050, and the next total eclipse won’t occur until 2090.
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