People on the Isle of Man are set to experience a significant partial solar eclipse on Wednesday, with approximately 93% of the sun expected to be covered by the moon at its peak. The island is considered one of the best places in the British Isles to view the event, sitting just outside the path of totality.
The eclipse is scheduled to begin shortly after 18:10 BST on Wednesday, reaching its maximum coverage at about 19:09, before concluding shortly after 20:00. Astronomer Howard Parkin noted that the island is "very well placed" for this magnitude of eclipse, with another comparable event not expected until 2151.
Despite not being in the path of totality, Parkin stated that it would "go semi-dark, it'll be like dusk," leaving only a thin crescent of sunlight visible. He advised that anyone watching should use appropriate solar eclipse eyewear.