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