Partial solar eclipse on way

A partial solar eclipse is set to grace skies across the UK this week as the moon passes between the Earth and the sun.

On Tuesday morning, skygazers across the country will be able to see nearly a sixth of the sun being blocked out by the moon, with those in northern Scotland expected to enjoy good views.

Dr Robert Massey, of the Royal Astronomical Society, said the sun will “appear to have a bite taken out of it”.

Western Siberia will have the best view, with the moon obscuring 85% of the sun.