Solar Eclipse Glasses Craze | Leeds News

People are racing across the UK—some even driving from London to Exeter—to snag solar eclipse glasses before they vanish, turning FLO into a chaotic hotspot with traffic snarls. Experts warn that regular sunglasses won’t protect your eyes during the eclipse, recalling 70 eye injuries after the 1999 event. The celestial show begins at 6:08 PM in Edinburgh and Glasgow, peaks between 7:05–7:16 PM, and ends around 8:10 PM—with Cornwall seeing the final moments of totality. Don’t risk your sight—proper gear is non-negotiable. 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/596c78c1c2a05504