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Breathtaking images of a solar eclipse

Last updated on: January 4, 2011 18:34 IST

Breathtaking images of a partial solar eclipse were visible from north-western India, north Africa, Middle East, west Asia and most of Europe on Tuesday. In India, the eclipse was visible from Jaipur, Nainital, Ajmer, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Shimla and Srinagar among other cities.

Breathtaking images of a solar eclipse

Last updated on: January 4, 2011 18:34 IST

A girl poses as a partial solar eclipse is projected on her face.

Breathtaking images of a solar eclipse

Last updated on: January 4, 2011 18:34 IST

A man watches a partial solar eclipse through a filter.

Breathtaking images of a solar eclipse

Last updated on: January 4, 2011 18:34 IST

The Kremlin's star is silhouetted against the sun during a partial solar eclipse in Moscow.

Breathtaking images of a solar eclipse

Last updated on: January 4, 2011 18:34 IST

A partial solar eclipse is seen above a statue in Prague.

Breathtaking images of a solar eclipse

Last updated on: January 4, 2011 18:34 IST

A combination of photographs shows the partial solar eclipse.

Breathtaking images of a solar eclipse

Last updated on: January 4, 2011 18:34 IST

A partial solar eclipse is visible behind a Coca-Cola sign.

Breathtaking images of a solar eclipse

Last updated on: January 4, 2011 18:34 IST

A partial solar eclipse is seen behind a statue.