Partial Solar Eclipse 2022

On October 25th, 2022, we saw a partial solar eclipse. It was visible over most of Europe, north Africa, the Middle East and parts of Asia.

By Tim TrottMy Observation Logs • October 25, 2022
Partial Solar Eclipse 2022

The partial solar eclipse is set to be at its best in parts of Russia when more than 80% of the Sun's surface will be covered. Here in the UK, a smaller 20% of the Sun will be hidden, and this is the UK's only solar eclipse of the year.

The greatest views are predicted to be seen in Northern Ireland and Scotland. However, the solar event was also visible across much of Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, and western parts of Asia.

The eclipse started just after 10 am when the Moon began to pass between the Sun and the Earth. The peak was between 10:50 and 11:00, ending at about 11:45.

I had forgotten to set an alarm in the morning and was on a work call. Luckily, I had the news on in the background and saw the article on the screen briefly. Looking at the time and seeing that the eclipse was already at its peak, and most importantly, it was sunny out, I hurriedly hung up the call, grabbed my camera and solar filter and rushed outside.

I only had my compact camera to hand and my Thousands Oaks solar filter to point the camera through, but I got some good shots of the only partial solar eclipse in 2022.

Partial Eclipse of the Sun from Scotland, 2022
Partial Eclipse of the Sun from Scotland, 2022

No more solar eclipses are visible from the UK until 2024, where in Scotland, we can only see a tiny 4% bite taken out of the Sun.

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Tim Trott is an avid stargazer and astrophotographer whose passion for the cosmos fuels a lifelong journey of exploration and wonder. Through Perfect Astronomy, he shares the beauty of the night sky and the art of capturing it, blending science and creativity to inspire curious minds and aspiring astrophotographers alike. Join him as he turns every starry night into a story waiting to be told.

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