People gather at Hound Tor in Dartmoor to watch the partial solar eclipse. 90% of the sun will disappear behind the moon for people viewing in England. (William Dax via SWNS)
People queue on the downs in Bristol to watch the partial solar eclipse. The sun will be 90% covered by the moon as viewed in England. (Tom Wren via SWNS)
A passenger plane flies in front of the solar eclipse as seen in Heathrow, UK. 90% of the sun was covered by the moon as seen in England. (SWNS)
Large groups of people gathered in parks, observatories and open spaces across Europe and beyond to watch the celestial event as the moon passed in front of the sun.
The eclipse was visible as a partial eclipse across much of Europe, northwestern Africa, Canada and parts of the northern United States.
People gather at Hound Tor in Dartmoor to watch the partial solar eclipse. 90% of the sun will disappear behind the moon for people viewing in England. (William Dax via SWNS)
People queue on the downs in Bristol to watch the partial solar eclipse. The sun will be 90% covered by the moon as viewed in England. (Tom Wren via SWNS)
...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected.
* WHERE...All of Central Alabama.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and
pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any
circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stoke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and
drink plenty of water.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
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