Rare Solar Eclipse in Greater Manchester | Manchester News

Don’t miss the rare partial solar eclipse on Wednesday, August 12th—90% of the sun will be blocked in Greater Manchester, with peak coverage at 7:10 PM. Last seen in 2015 and not again until 2090, this is a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle—but only if you’re safe to watch it. Regular sunglasses won’t protect your eyes; use certified solar glasses or a pinhole projector. Join Heaton Park Astronomy Group for free expert-guided viewing, or head to Jodrell Bank Observatory for late-night stargazing and space fun. Grab your gear, find a western-facing spot, and witness the cosmos in action. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b5536b6f2ee1164e