Solar Eclipse Hits UK with Glasses Shortage | UK News

Solar eclipse glasses are flying off shelves as UK residents scramble to witness a rare celestial event—up to 96% of the sun will be obscured, with the best views in southwest England. Major retailers and the Royal Observatory are sold out, fueled by last-minute panic buying rather than true shortages. Meanwhile, Octopus Energy is urging households to conserve power between 6–8 PM to offset the drop in solar generation, which could affect 500,000 homes—and even offering free electricity for those who participate. Don’t miss this dramatic twilight spectacle—or risk being left in the dark. 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/d8e054ce0453dfe4