The skies over Devon will darken on March 20 for the most impressive solar eclipse since 1999.

A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, totally or partly obscuring the Sun for a viewer on Earth.

A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon's apparent diameter is larger than the Sun, blocking all direct sunlight, turning day into darkness, however the eclipse in Devon will only be partial, with skywatchers having to travel to the Faroe Islands to see a full eclipse.

The eclipse will begin in the UK at 8.45am with the maximum eclipse, when the moon is nearest the middle of the sun at 9.31am. The eclipse will end at 10.41am.