Excited youngsters put on their sunglasses and looked to the sky as they enjoyed the solar eclipse.

Unfortunately, despite this eclipse predicted as the most impressive since 1999 with the sun being about 85% covered, the country was not plunged into darkness as many had hoped.

However, this did not stop children from Langafel Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School who excitedly took to their playground in hope of seeing something special.

Prior to the event the children, who learn about the solar system in science, also had fun playing with the new KMi3D app where a burning 3D version of the sun soared off the page.

Head teacher Catherine Woodbine said the children enjoyed learning about the eclipse.

She said:“I think in particular it’s good to take part in events like this because it’s creating memories for the children.

“It’s something that happens once in a while and it helps them understand their place on earth,”

“It’s also good to dispel myths. One of the younger girls said to me ’Are we going to die today?’ I had to explain to her that the moon was just moving in front of the sun and not crashing in to it.”

Ms Woodbine said it was productive for the youngsters to enjoy science in an interactive way rather than just reading and writing.

She said: “I think when it’s something to do with the solar system where you physically cannot experience it and imagine how large things are, events like this bring it all to life for them.

“They are fascinated by the solar system and the concept of further space travel is more likely to happen in their life times and there is a possibility they could take part in it.”

To enjoy the amazing KMi3D app yourself, turn to page nine of the What’s On supplement in this week’s Messenger.