A rare partial solar eclipse has wowed Kiwis who were lucky enough to catch a glimpse this morning.
The eclipse began before sunrise and reached its peak around 7am, with the moon covering up to 70% of the sun in parts of the lower South Island.
In Auckland, the coverage was expected to be closer to 60%.
Parts of the South Island had the best view, with people sharing their photos with 1News.
In contrast to the total lunar eclipse earlier this month, experts stressed solar eclipses could be dangerous to watch without proper precautions.
"It's never safe to look directly at the sun without proper protection. You'll need certified solar viewing glasses. Regular sunglasses are not safe for solar viewing," Stardome said.
The eclipse will end just after 8am, when the moon slips clear of the sun's disc.
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