PHOTOS: Rare Total Solar Eclipse, Supermoon Delight Stargazers as Spring Commences

By Katy Galimberti, AccuWeather.com Staff Writer

March 20,2015; 9:04PM,EDT

 

 

In a rare partnership of celestial events, a total eclipse and a new supermoon coincided to welcome the first day of spring.
According to Slooh Astronomer Bob Berman, total eclipses are a rare sight, only occurring once in every 360 years.
"Nothing, and I mean absolutely nothing, in nature is as powerful and spectacular as the totality of a solar eclipse," he said.
However, the total eclipse was visible for only a small sector of the globe in the northern Atlantic Ocean. Those across Northern Europe claimed some of the best views as skies were dotted with the visible moon and clouds cooperated for photographers and videographers alike.
For those whose viewing conditions were hindered by clouds, catch a replay of Slooh's broadcast of the event from the Faroe Islands, located in the northern Atlantic Ocean.
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In Ireland, skies gave way to the glowing event. (Photo/Matheus Muñoz)
Terryland Castle in Galway, Ireland, made for an ideal setting to capture the eclipse. (Photo/Matheus Muñoz)
In Northern Ireland, a scattering of clouds created a calm setting for capturing the eclipse. (Photo/Will Harnett)
In Scotland, the Edinburgh Castle created a picturesque scene for capturing the eclipse. (Instagram Photo/Hannah Dickson)
One onlooker caught the dazzling display from Galway, Ireland. (Instagram Photo/Niamh Burke)
With brighter skies as a background, one sky-watcher captured the eclipse in Lancashire, United Kingdom. (Instagram Photo/clairej94)

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Orbital sunrise and the #SolarEclipse... could it go any better?/ (IT) Alba ed eclissi... potrebbe andare meglio?

7:14 AM - 20 Mar 2015