IT was a total eclipse of the charts as Brits streamed celestial hits to celebrate the solar eclipse.

Exclusive data shared with The Sun revealed that space-themed songs skyrocketed across the platform, with Pink Floyd’s classic 1973 anthem Eclipse jumping by 594%.

Delta Goodrem performing with a crystal-covered microphone.Strictly Come Dancing 2026 contestant Delta Goodrem’s Eurovision track Eclipse was at the top of skywatchers’ playlists Credit: PA Black and white photo of Bonnie Tyler singing into a microphone.Bonnie Tyler’s ultimate karaoke classic Total Eclipse of the Heart enjoyed a massive 94% UK uplift Credit: Getty

2026 contestant Eurovision track Eclipse was also at the top of skywatchers’ playlists.

The song helped her finish fourth in the competition in May.

It surged by 104% across the country and 40% around the world.

Welsh singer ultimate karaoke classic Total Eclipse of the Heart enjoyed a massive 94% UK uplift.

It was almost seven times the global average of 14%.

Leading the astronomical surge was American indie band Evolfo with their hit Moon Eclipsed the Sun

It saw a giant 12,817% explosion in UK streams compared to the daily average for the first week in August.

Acoustic track Dark Side of the Moon by Chris Staples also went interstellar, blasting up by 2,805%.

Bill Withers’ 1971 hit Ain’t No Sunshine got a 17% boost.

Music industry insiders confirmed that every single track enjoying a global boost saw a proportionally far bigger surge in the UK as