UK Witnesses Major Solar Eclipse | Bristol News

A wild partial solar eclipse swept across the UK Wednesday night, blocking nearly 90% of the sun — the biggest in decades since 1999. Crowds flocked to hills, beaches, and pubs from Bristol to Cheltenham, armed with everything from certified eclipse glasses to DIY viewers made from cereal boxes and colanders. Massive gatherings erupted at Clifton Downs and Cleeve Hill, while families picnicked by Cheddar Reservoir and Weston-super-Mare’s shore. Even strangers shared free glasses with kids, and the Starquest Astronomy Club hosted a special viewing in Warminster. It was a rare, awe-inspiring moment that brought communities together under the sky — a reminder of nature’s grand, fleeting beauty. 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/f38946f9b267735c