Solar eclipse fans share stunning views on social media

Curious stargazers in parts of Europe, Asia and Africa watched as the moon crept into position today, creating a rare total solar eclipse.

Although, the Islands of Faroe and Svalbard were the only places to view the eclipse’s totality, a partial eclipse could be seen in other countries such as Italy and Poland.

Transavia Airlines provided their passengers with a birds-eyes view.

This is flight HV7533 to the eclipse. We are ready for take off! See you in a few hours, we'll share our view from up there! #tickettotheeclipse #eclipse2015 #transavia #crewlife

A photo posted by transavia.com (@transaviacom) on Mar 20, 2015 at 12:03am PDT

However, other viewers seemed out of luck.

Not seeing much of the Solar Eclipse from Buckingham Palace! Thank you 3D Images Ltd. for the glasses #eclipse2015 pic.twitter.com/nKcq10VF3G

— The Duke of York (@TheDukeOfYork) March 20, 2015

After watching the celestial event, eager umbraphiles –- those who love eclipses — around the world took to Twitter, Instagram, Flickr and Vine.

#Eclipse at “first light." You can barely see the corner of the sun that the moon is hiding. pic.twitter.com/hdASTFWZQR

— Terry W. Virts (@AstroTerry) March 20, 2015

#eclipse2015 #transavia #tickettotheeclipse #

A photo posted by Annemiek (@annemieklankreijer) on Mar 20, 2015 at 5:09am PDT

Most people were awed by the rare spectacle and created their own artistic renderings.

I'm loving the change to red #eclipse pic.twitter.com/82BSx7h9Zn

— Paul Hollywood (@PaulHollywood) March 20, 2015

Here is one of my #eclipse shots from today. A rather #artistic approach :) @guardiannews @guardian @southwalesargus pic.twitter.com/dSyctIoW2Y

— PedroPimentelVisuals (@Pedro_Pimentel) March 20, 2015

However, some gazers were less than amazed with their view of the rare solar sighting they voiced their disappointment through sarcasm and some through brutal honesty.

Me entering the office "ooh, it's definitely darker than 2 mins ago. Eclipse time guys!"… Colleague "they're tinted windows." #stillgrey

— Ellie Gellard (@BevaniteEllie) March 20, 2015

Remember, folks, we won't see ANYTHING like this again until 2026. #eclipse2015 pic.twitter.com/D0dRTQCf64

— Steve Berry (@unloveablesteve) March 20, 2015

WORST. SOLAR. ECLIPSE. EVER #SolarEclipse2015 pic.twitter.com/ROqnmSMs4C

— Elliot Wagland (@elliotwagland) March 20, 2015

But most importantly, every one watched safely.

The pupils at my mother-in-law's school, in their special eclipse gear. pic.twitter.com/alPOV2fp6A

— Robert Colvile (@rcolvile) March 20, 2015

My favourite picture of the day. On the beach at Portobello this morning during the eclipse. #carefulnow #eclipse pic.twitter.com/eXAQNpdVTF

— Frank O'Donnell (@fodonnell23) March 20, 2015

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