The moon partially covers the sun during a solar eclipse in Berlin, Germany. AP
People gather on Primrose Hill in the hope of watching a near total solar eclipse, with more than 90 percent of the Sun blocked by the Moon across Britain, in London. AFP
People wait on the Gaisberg mountain in front of the sun in Salzburg, Austria. AFP
The sun is pictured sightly covered by the moon during the beginning of a near total solar eclipse, with more than 90 percent of the Sun blocked by the Moon across Britain, in central London. AFP
Astronomy enthusiasts prepare ahead of observing a partial solar eclipse on the summit of the Pic du Midi. AFP
People are gathered on the roof of the Oslo Opera House to watch the solar eclipse, which is hidden behind the clouds, in Oslo, Norway. AFP
The Moon partially covers the Sun during the early stages of the total solar eclipse as seen from La Zurriola beach in San Sebastian. AFP
The partial eclipse is seen from Observatorielunden park in central Stockholm, Sweden. AFP
The Elizabeth Tower more commonly known as Big Ben is pictured during a near total solar eclipse, with more than 90 percent of the Sun blocked by the Moon across Britain, in central London. AFP
Astronomy enthusiasts prepares to observe a partial solar eclipse at the Chasseral peak, above Nods, northwestern Switzerland. AFP
People observe the total solar eclipse from the Arenal beach in Llucmajor, on the Balearic island of Mallorca. AFP
Sun sets behind clouds as people gather on the Pincio terrace overlooking Rome's skyline to watch the solar eclipse. AP
People observe the total solar eclipse from the Arenal beach in Llucmajor, on the Balearic island of Mallorca. AFP
The Moon partially covers the Sun during the solar eclipse as seen from the sidelines of the European Athletics Championships at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham. AFP
The moon partially obscures the sun during a solar eclipse before the UEFA Super Cup soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa in Salzburg, Austria. AP
People gather at the Dinnyés Observation Tower to watch the partial solar eclipse close to Agard, Hungary. AFP
The diamond ring effect is seen just before totality of the total solar eclipse as seen from Lodoso, Burgos province. AFP
The Moon partially covers the Sun during the early stages of the total solar eclipse as seen from Berlanga de Duero, 240 km north-east of Madrid. AFP
The Sun's corona glows as the Moon completely blocks the Sun during the totality phase of the total solar eclipse as seen from Berlanga de Duero, 240 km north-east of Madrid. AFP
Beachgoers gather to view the partial phase of the solar eclipse at Puerto de Sagunto beach near Valencia, Spain. AFP