A rare solar eclipse allowing a view of the Sun blocked by the Moon has taken place in some parts of Nigeria.

The partial eclipse was also reported in other parts of Africa, including Kenya, as well as in eastern North America and southern Europe.

However many observers complained that they were not able to observe the eclipse properly due to the glare from the sun and cloudy/rainy weather. Indeed this made some to be skeptical and doubt the reality of the occurrence of the natural phenomenon.

As experts warned looking at and taking pictures of the sun directly can be dangerous to both the eye and the camera.

The video below shows the eclipse through a SOLAR FILTER which is designed to reduce the dangerous glare which makes it difficult to look at or clearly photograph the sun. The video shows the sun as a bright ball and the moon as a dark shadow passing the sun. The blue sky is made a dark colour by the filter.

A solar eclipse is an astronomical event that occurs when the moon passes between the sun and the earth and partially blocks the sun.

Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9L4dPMeCQw&feature=youtu.be

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