Chelmsford Weekly News
·Aug 2026
Met Office Reveals the Best UK Locations to Watch the Solar Eclipse
The Met Office says Devon and Cornwall, particularly areas near Plymouth, should have the UK's best views of the partial solar eclipse on August 12, with up to 96% of the Sun obscured. The eclipse will be visible nationwide from 6:17pm to 8:06pm, though eastern areas will experience lower coverage. Astronomer Imo Bell warns viewers never to look directly at the Sun and recommends certified eclipse glasses, solar telescopes, or indirect projection methods. An eclipse of comparable magnitude will not be visible from the UK again until 2081.