Eclipsing the Sun . ... Credit Copyright: Thierry Legault Explanation: 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 . ... As the partial solar eclipse unfolded , the space station (above and left of center) zipped across the scene in less than 1 second, about 500 kilometers from the photographer's telescope and camera. ... NASA Web Site Statements, Warnings, and Disclaimers . ...