Solar eclipse 2017 as it happened: Americans experience first solar eclipse for 38 years

Total eclipse passes across the US as many states are thrown into darkness

The eclipse has been and gone.

The event was the most viewed and photographed eclipse in history, as well as being the first time that such an event was visible across the US for 99 years. Everyone in the US was able to see it, with some people having the sun blocked out entirely.

We reported as darkness swept across the US and even headed towards Europe and the UK, which might get a little glimpse at what's going on – if it's not ruined by the weather.

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Key Points

• What time the eclipse will arrive for you
• How to watch it safely
• You can see it in the UK
• ... unless the weather spoils it