A partial solar eclipse will be visible from Liverpool tonight, with more than 90% of the Sun covered by the Moon. According to Royal Museums Greenwich, this will be the most coverage seen from the UK and Ireland since the 1999 eclipse.
What time is the eclipse visible in Liverpool?
In Liverpool, the Moon first covers the disc of the Sun at 6.13pm. The eclipse maximum occurs at 7.10pm, and the event ends at 8.03pm when the Moon no longer covers the Sun.
The entire event lasts about one hour and 50 minutes, starting around 6.20pm and finishing by 8.10pm. The same eclipse will be visible across Europe, appearing as a total eclipse in parts of Greenland, Iceland and Spain.
Where to watch the eclipse in Merseyside
On Merseyside, Crosby Beach and the wider coast of Sefton are expected to be popular viewing spots. The Bus Yard bar in Crosby, which overlooks the beach, will be open during the eclipse and hosting live music.
Areas with little light pollution, especially high altitudes, are best for viewing. St Helens' Billinge Hill, the highest natural peak in Merseyside at 179 metres, is one option. Everton Brow and Bidston Hill are also expected to be popular.
The UK last saw a solar eclipse in March 2025, but only around 30-40% of the Sun was covered. Parts of Spain, northern Portugal and Iceland will see the first total solar eclipse over mainland Europe in 27 years. The next total solar eclipse visible from the UK won't occur until September 23 2090.
It is never safe to look directly at the eclipse without proper eye protection.
