Partial solar eclipse visible from Cyprus

A partial solar eclipse will occur today and will be visible from Cyprus as well as from much of Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, and western parts of Asia.

According to an announcement by the Observatory of Fakas Institute, the eclipse will occur at 14:03:42 local time when 36.16% of the Sun’s surface will be covered by the Moon.

Partial solar eclipses happen when, from a particular location on Earth, only part of the Sun’s disc is covered by the Moon’s disc.

The area of the Sun that remains visible will pose a danger to eyesight so great care needs to be taken to protect eyes.