UK to get best eclipse since 1999 as Moon blocks out Sun across Europe
Summary
The UK will experience its largest solar eclipse since 1999 on Wednesday evening, with the Moon covering up to 96% of the Sun depending on the location. Northern Spain and other parts of Europe will see a total solar eclipse, attracting many visitors to witness this natural event.Key Facts
- The eclipse will be visible across the entire UK, with the highest coverage (94%-96%) in Devon, Cornwall, and parts of Wales.
- Other parts of the UK will see between 90% and 94% of the Sun covered by the Moon.
- Northern Spain, Russia, Greenland, Iceland, and Portugal will experience a total solar eclipse.
- Hundreds of thousands of people are traveling to northern Spain to watch the full eclipse.
- The peak time for the eclipse in the UK will be between 18:58 and 19:15 BST, varying by location.
- Weather forecasts predict mostly clear skies in much of the UK, but cloud and rain may affect parts of northern England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
- Special eclipse glasses are needed to safely watch the event; many have been sold out in UK stores.
- The next similar partial eclipse visible in the UK will happen in 2081, and the next total eclipse in the UK in 2090.
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