Watch the Eclipse Safely | UK News

London’s gearing up for a major solar eclipse tonight — the biggest in the UK since 1999, with up to 90% of the sun blocked. But looking directly at it, even when dimmed, can seriously damage your eyes — and you won’t feel pain until it’s too late. Eclipse glasses are sold out? Try a welding mask rated shade 12+ — anything lower is risky. Regular sunglasses? Absolutely not — they’re designed for glare, not solar radiation, and might tempt you to stare longer. In 1999, 70 people suffered eye damage from brief glances. If you’re without proper gear, make a pinhole projector with cardboard, watch dappled light through trees, or use a colander. The Royal Observatory’s live stream is also an option. This won’t happen again until 2090 — so watch safely, or miss it entirely. 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/0dbd65efcdf8f08f