UK’s Rare Solar Eclipse This August | Leeds News

Get ready for a rare celestial spectacle—on Wednesday, August 12th, the UK will experience a major partial solar eclipse, the most significant since 1999, with up to 90% of the sun covered in places like Inverness, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Birmingham, and London. Plymouth leads the pack with the highest coverage. But safety first: normal sunglasses won’t do—use certified eclipse viewers or a DIY pinhole projector. The Met Office has detailed timing and coverage maps. Don’t miss this once-in-a-generation sky show—just don’t forget to protect your eyes. 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/c44f1f513f43bccd