... Seen from central and northern Asia, the Sun and New Moon set together on January 4, in a partial solar eclipse. ... For many Europeans, the Sun and New Moon rose together on January 4 in a partial solar eclipse. ... Eclipsing the Sun . ... Skywatchers throughout much of Europe, North Africa, and Central Asia, were treated to the first eclipse of the new year on January 4, a partial eclipse of the Sun. ... Looking Back at an Eclipsed Earth . ... Fireworks Galaxy NGC 6946 . ... Eclipse at Moonset . ...