poon cho tang SG Ultimate show A total solar eclipse has enthralled skywatchers as it traversed a narrow corridor across the Earth, passing through Africa, Turkey and Central Asia.
poon cho tang SG Sunrise in Brazil The eclipse began at 0836 GMT on the eastern coast of Brazil as the Sun rose.
poon cho tang SG African landfall At 0908 GMT, Africa got its first glimpse of the spectacular event as the eclipse made landfall in Ghana. Crowds filling the streets of the capital Accra cheered and clapped as it passed overhead.
poon cho tang SG Partial eclipse Many countries in Africa, Europe, and much of western and southern Asia were able to observe a partial eclipse of Sun.
poon cho tang SG Shadow over Africa Satellite images showed the Moon's shadow darken the Sahara Desert as the eclipse passed through Africa. (Image: Eumetsat)
poon cho tang SG Cloudy weather In the UK, overcast weather made it difficult to view the partial eclipse. England's chief medical officer, Liam Donaldson, warned people against looking directly at the Sun for fear of damaging their eyesight.
poon cho tang SG Crowd puller Thousands gathered in an amphitheatre in Turkey to witness the eclipse, including scientists who had travelled from the US space agency (Nasa).
poon cho tang SG Special prayers In Iraq a special prayer called salat al-qusuf was said in mosques as the partial eclipse was overhead. In Baghdad, people gathered outside to watch the sky.
