Britons will have a rare opportunity to witness a spectacular partial solar eclipse tonight, as the Moon moves across the face of the Sun and obscures most of it from view. On August 12, the Moon is expected to cover between 90% and 96% of the Sun, creating a striking celestial event. This will be the most significant solar eclipse visible from the UK since the famous total solar eclipse of 1999, offering skywatchers a chance to observe one of the most dramatic astronomical phenomena in recent years.
Live Streams from the Royal Observatory Greenwich
Starting at 6.10pm, two live streams of the solar eclipse will be broadcast from the rooftop of Flamsteed House at the Royal Observatory Greenwich. Viewers can watch the event on the Royal Observatory Greenwich's YouTube channel, where two of the observatory's astronomers will provide expert commentary and insights throughout the eclipse.
For those who prefer an uninterrupted viewing experience, Royal Museums Greenwich will also offer a separate live stream featuring a quiet feed of the eclipse without commentary.
Other Ways to Watch the Eclipse Online
NASA is also running a live stream, and will provide information alongside footage of the eclipse. Similarly, the European Space Agency will broadcast from the Observatorio Astrofísico de Javalambre in Spain.
Amateur astronomers in Edinburgh are also setting up a live stream today, as is the team at the Virtual Telescope Project.
The Daily Express is running a live blog on the eclipse, which includes the best pictures, remarks from people on the ground, and key information from the best time and areas to look up to the sky. The live blog will also have a live stream showing the eclipse unfolding.
