The UK is set to witness a rare solar eclipse on 12 August, with up to 95% coverage of the sun. This partial solar eclipse will be visible from the south-west of England, including Cornwall and Pembrokeshire, as well as parts of Wales and Scotland.
The exact timings of the eclipse will vary depending on location, but in general, the further south-west you are, the more coverage you'll see. In Cornwall, for example, the eclipse will reach its maximum coverage at 7.16pm, with up to 95% of the sun obscured.
To safely view the eclipse, it's crucial to have proper eye protection. Eclipse glasses or handheld solar viewers that meet international safety standards are available for purchase. Alternatively, you can create your own pinhole viewer using household objects, as explained by the Royal Astronomical Society.
Some of the best viewing spots in the UK include The Lizard peninsula in Cornwall, Poppit Sands National Park in Pembrokeshire, and Eryri National Park in Snowdonia, Wales. Londoners can head to Primrose Hill or Greenwich Park for a good view of the eclipse.