Yesterday saw the rare occurrence of a hybrid solar eclipse. It's known as a 'hybrid' because it started as an annular eclipse before the Moon’s orbit moved close enough to Earth to become a total eclipse.
Only some parts of the world, those crossing the Atlantic Ocean and equatorial Africa, saw a total eclipse, while those viewing the eclipse in other parts of the world saw only a partial blocking of the sun.
Here are some of the images that have been shared online from all over the world.
Yesterday's #eclipse was spectacular. Even though it was partial, this image taken in Malta was still stunning. pic.twitter.com/IIDguTT9ZZ
— Sun Viewer (@SunViewer) November 4, 2013
Rare eclipse tracking east over Africa http://t.co/PhLmfzeAuj (Getty) pic.twitter.com/DjNZjbGq6S
— The Times of London (@thetimes) November 4, 2013
PHOTO: A man makes the outline of a heart with his fingers to encompass a partial solar eclipse in Kuwait City pic.twitter.com/CmWzcKMIw6
— Agence France-Presse (@AFP) November 3, 2013
Hybrid Eclipse. pic.twitter.com/fmmb6laFRw
— of Verona (@ofVerona) November 4, 2013
Total #eclipse success in western #Uganda 1 3/4 hours ago! Seen thru thin cloud which we outran partially in our car. pic.twitter.com/bnvA31EpWq
— Daniel Fischer (@cosmos4u) November 3, 2013
29 Incredible Images Of A Rare Solar Eclipse From Around The World http://t.co/mC1KQrMUMl pic.twitter.com/cUeHaRyFxC
— BuzzFeed News (@BuzzFeedNews) November 4, 2013
Solar Eclipse From NYC, taken by Chris Cook on Nov 3 New York City, New York, USA. http://t.co/m0nOOeFOcQ pic.twitter.com/N39tftzzWo
— Comet ISON (@ISONUpdates) November 3, 2013
There was a partial solar eclipse visible on the East Coast this morning. http://t.co/1ncWtPrBXr pic.twitter.com/91s2wJaGTk
— BuzzFeed News (@BuzzFeedNews) November 3, 2013
INCREDIBLE #SolarEclipse pic from Buckroe Beach, Hampton, VA. Gallery: http://t.co/gLIi740w3q || pic.twitter.com/C8NZL2fwSV
— Anthony Sagliani (@anthonywx) November 3, 2013
The full eclipse was also captured on camera in Australia.
