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Islanders treated to rare solar eclipse spectacle

Shetland News @shetnews

12 August 2026 19:42

Photo by Dave Donaldson

ISLANDERS were able to enjoy as once in a generation solar eclipse on Wednesday evening despite extensive cloud cover on the wester horizon.

Almost 90 per cent of the sun was obscured by the moon at its height at around 7pm.

Below we publish a selection of reader’s photos. Thanks to all who are sending in photos.

Photo: Kevin Jones

Photo: Vaila Irvine

Solar eclipse through cloudy skies in Yell.
Photo: Andrew Sparks

Photo: Cameron Pardoe

Photo: Hans J Marter

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