Sweden sat well outside the path of totality, but the eclipse still put on a striking show as it unfolded low over the western horizon in the early evening.
In Stockholm, readers watched around 80 percent of the sun swallowed by the Moon just before 8pm, the low evening light giving the crescent sun an especially dramatic look as it hung close to the treeline. Further south, in Malmö, coverage crept even higher.
With the sun so low in the sky, plenty of you found creative viewing spots — rooftops, piers, open fields — to get a clear run at the horizon. Here's a selection of what our Swedish readers sent in.
Our favourite reader photos
On the train, glasses at the ready, just as the eclipse was beginning.
Amber van Loo"My son Daniel took these with his telescope, Värmland."
Terry WilliamsA group enjoying the peaceful scene somewhere in the Swedish countryside as the eclipse plunges parts of the country into semi-darkness.
Ian MoloneyA beautifully clear shot of the partial eclipse on a backdrop of blue sky and dreamy clouds.
Jens StigsonA crisp image of the crescent Sun as the Moon passes briefly in front of it.
Pradeep DambarageMany were disappointed by the amount of molnförmörkelse (cloud cover) during the eclipse. It made for a beautiful scene nonetheless.
Stella TrecætōrOne last one from The Local Sweden editor Richard Orange in Lund, who took this image. He said he "got lent some eclipse glasses, which was nice!”
Richard OrangeThank you to everyone who submitted photos, there were too many good ones to pick from! Keep an eye out on our socials for future chances to contribute to articles at The Local.
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