Solar eclipse seen over The University of Nottingham

PA 204/09 Truly breathtaking — fabulous — spectacular. These were just some of the words used by students and members of staff who got an exclusive view of the longest solar eclipse of the century from an English university. Bad weather and thick cloud obscuring the skies over The University of Nottingham Ningbo, China cleared just in time for them to see one of the world's greatest astronomical events — giving students at an English university the unique opportunity to watch an eclipse in China. Among the 30 million people across China watching as the skies grew dark was Brady Haran, the University's film maker in residence. He captured this remarkable footage — with the stunning Centre for Sustainable Energy Technologies building (CSET) for a backdrop. Brady said: "Many locals came out to join us and were delighted to use our special filters and watch through my camera, which provided the best view until totality hit! "I must say I have truly never seen anything like it. We all know what an eclipse looks like, but nothing prepares you for seeing the real thing just floating in the sky above you.