Londoners will be able to witness a rare partial solar eclipse on Wednesday 12 August, with around 90% of the Sun expected to be covered by the Moon.
A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, temporarily blocking some or all of the Sun’s light. As the Moon moves across the Sun, it casts a shadow over part of the Earth for a brief period.
From London, approximately 90% of the Sun will be obscured during this partial solar eclipse. Royal Museums Greenwich says this will be the highest level of solar coverage visible from the UK since 1999.
Here is everything you need to know about the London solar eclipse, including the best places to watch it and essential safety advice for viewing the event.
Royal Museums Greenwich expects the eclipse to cause noticeable changes in daylight and temperature. However, because this is a partial rather than a total solar eclipse, the sky will not become completely dark.
Following this event, the UK is not expected to experience another deep partial solar eclipse until 2050. The next total solar eclipse visible from the UK is not scheduled until 2090.
Source: www.bbc.co.uk