The Papers: 'The Sun, the Moon' and 'The greatest show on Earth'

The once in a generation solar eclipse across the UK and Europe dominates Thursday's front pages.

Solar eclipses occur when the sun, moon and Earth align in space.

By Katrina Miller

Solar eclipse: What to look forward to

The last solar eclipse visible from the European mainland was in 1999. Here's what to expect, and how to prepare for this rare occasion.

Best solar eclipse photos as sports fans enjoy historic event at stadiums across Europe

Millions across the continent turned their eyes to the skies for the best solar eclipse since 1999, and sports fans were no different

By Corina Pons,Tom Little and Rich Amofa

Solar eclipse distracts from sporting events - in pictures

Pictures from sporting events as the most significant solar eclipse since 1999 is visible across the UK and Europe on Wednesday.

Eclipse in Europe: Total darkness, then sunset as full eclipse wows spectators

Millions of people gathered in Iceland and northern Spain to witness Western Europe’s first total solar eclipse in 27 years

By Corina Pons, Tom Little and David Latona

Sky watchers treated to best solar eclipse in decades

Thousands of people gathered across the country to witness a rare partial solar eclipse, which covered more than 90% of the Sun.

Gallery: Partial solar eclipse viewed from Tallinn

A partial solar eclipse was visible in Estonia on Wednesday. In Tallinn, it peaked at 8:53 p.m. when the moon covered more than 80 percent of the sun's disk.