The majestic spectacle of the total solar eclipse is thrilling millions and has prompted a torrent of e-mails to BBC News Online. Many hundreds have already sent messages and the flow is increasing as people across the European continent begin to share their cosmic experiences. By noon on Wednesday, more than 20 e-mails were arriving every minute, and the rate was increasing. The total eclipse also prompted the most intense usage ever of the video streamed by BBC News Online, of the UK eclipse and then following totality eastwards. The site is also bringing the latest news from Cornwall to India, plus comprehensive background.
Users can also relive the eclipse through recorded video files.
E-mails from countries further afield have also come in including Canada, Iceland, Russia and Pakistan. BBC News Online has even had emails from Brazil, where the eclipse is not visible at all, praising the coverage.