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Solar eclipse 2015: Millions witness phenomenon, but cloud spoils spectacle for many in the south

For many in the south, the solar eclipse was spoiled by thick cloud. But hundreds of people travelled north to witness the spectacle in the Faroe Islands, more than two hundred miles north of Scotland. For some it is there first eclipse, for others - the eclipse chasers - seeing the eclipse is almost an obsession and they spend thousands of pounds every year seeing the astronomical event around the world.

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Cruise ship passengers watch solar eclipse from the sea

2,000 passengers on a Southampton cruise ship had one of the best views of yesterdays eclipse despite the vessel being unable to dock in the Faroe Islands because the weather was so bad. Instead, the Captain of P&O Cruises Oriana headed back to sea and managed to find clear skies. Mike Pearse reports.

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