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Business News/ Photos / Thousands watch solar eclipse across Indonesia and other parts of Asia

Thousands watch solar eclipse across Indonesia and other parts of Asia

9 Photos . Updated: 09 Mar 2016, 04:29 PM IST Livemint

A total solar eclipse that swept across the Indonesian archipelago on 9 March was witnessed by tens of thousands of sky gazers and umbraphiles. Partial eclipses were also visible over other parts of Asia and Australia. In images:

People watch the solar eclipse near the Ampera Bridge along the banks of the Musi River in Palembang, South Sumatra province, Indonesia. Reuters

1/9People watch the solar eclipse near the Ampera Bridge along the banks of the Musi River in Palembang, South Sumatra province, Indonesia. Reuters

The total solar eclipse seen from the beach of Ternate island, Indonesia. Reuters

2/9The total solar eclipse seen from the beach of Ternate island, Indonesia. Reuters

In the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, many more watched the solar eclipse outside the planetarium. Reuters

3/9In the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, many more watched the solar eclipse outside the planetarium. Reuters

Some did it in style, on board the cruise ship KM Kelud, headed to the island of Belitung, Indonesia. AFP

4/9Some did it in style, on board the cruise ship KM Kelud, headed to the island of Belitung, Indonesia. AFP

Thai students viewed the celestial phenomenon through solar viewers in Bangkok, Reuters

5/9Thai students viewed the celestial phenomenon through solar viewers in Bangkok, Reuters

Many gathered to watch the partial solar eclipse at a sports field at the National University of Singapore, Singapore . AFP

6/9Many gathered to watch the partial solar eclipse at a sports field at the National University of Singapore, Singapore . AFP

The Northern Australian city of Darwin also witnessed a partial solar eclipse. Reuters

7/9The Northern Australian city of Darwin also witnessed a partial solar eclipse. Reuters

A partial solar eclipse is seen through the statue of Khmer hero “ Decho Meas” in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Reuters

8/9A partial solar eclipse is seen through the statue of Khmer hero “ Decho Meas” in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Reuters

An Indian fisherman prays to a partial solar eclipse seen in the sky over Bay of Bengal in Konark, Bhubaneswar. AP

9/9An Indian fisherman prays to a partial solar eclipse seen in the sky over Bay of Bengal in Konark, Bhubaneswar. AP

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