An incredible time lapse shows the spectacular solar eclipse over Dorset.
A partial solar eclipse captured the imagination of thousands across the county as more than 94 per cent of the Sun was obscured by the Moon, the most it has been blocked above UK skies since the total eclipse in August 1999.
Hundreds gathered around Portland Heights for a glimpse, whilst it is also reported that other beauty spots such as Maiden Castle, Poundbury Hillfort and Hardy Monument were packed with stargazers with the car parks being reported as full by locals. The Nothe Fort was also bustling after offering free entry to watch the event unfold.
Kevin Marychurch-Dibben, a member of the Dorset Camera Club, put together a timelapse of the incredible astronomical display from Ringstead Beach near Weymouth last night.
According to celestial platform Eclipseando, Weymouth was among the best places in the UK to witness the event, with 93.4 per cent sun coverage at its peak.
The eclipse started from 6.17pm, peaked at 7.16pm, and finished by 8.08pm before a stunning sunset was enjoyed.
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