Stargazers across the country are gearing up for tomorrow’s solar eclipse.
Northern Europe will be plunged into almost total darkness during the phenomenon, which occurs when the moon passes between the Sun and the Earth.
However, the Met Office has warned that due to cloud cover, it may be difficult to see the eclipse itself.
Forecasters say, while some of the cloud cover may be extremely thin, it is impossible to predict where this would be.
The furthest inland parts of Aberdeenshire are likely to provide the best opportunity to see the cosmic event.
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The effects will still be felt, and many areas in the country will be plunged into almost total darkness.
The solar eclipse is expected to begin just after 8.30am and to peak at around 9.40am, finishing at roughly 10.45am.
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The peak period in the north, north-east and Scottish Islands is between 9.35 and 9.45am.
Aberdeen is expected to have 96% of its light blocked out, which has not occurred since 1999.
Inverness is expected to have 98% of its light shut out at around 9.39am and Lerwick the same amount four minutes later.
The only takes place when the Sun and Moon are in conjunction as seen from earth.
Almost 98% of the sun’s light is expected to be blocked during the event, which has not been seen from Scotland since 1999.