MORE than 100 people gathered to watch the eclipse from Said Business School by Oxford  Railway Station.

Astrophysicists from Oxford University brought eclipse glasses and specially-adapted telescopes so commuters walking past could watch the celestial show safely.

Dozens had already gathered when the display started at 8.30am, and by the time the eclipse was at its fullest, the temperature noticeably dropped.

Despite the overcast sky, the clouds parted just enough for watchers to get a full view at 9.30am.

Shelagh Turner, from North Oxford, said: “It was brilliant, I got a look through the telescope and you can see the sun’s rays and everything, it was really cool.

“It’s great these guys were here to help otherwise I wouldn’t have been able to see it.”