Cullen Willis

A major solar eclipse will be visible across the UK, with more than 90% of the Sun obscured in most areas and up to 96% coverage in the Isles of Scilly and parts of Devon and Cornwall. The eclipse will begin around 6pm, peak roughly an hour later and finish shortly after 8pm, while the peak shadow will travel from northern Scotland to Land’s End in about 15 minutes. Clear skies are expected across much of England and Wales, although cloud could hinder viewing in Scotland, Northern Ireland and parts of northern England. Viewers are advised to use certified eclipse glasses, specialist telescopes or indirect projection methods rather than ordinary sunglasses.