Brits are gearing up for a major sky spectacle tonight, as for the first time since 1999 a partial eclipse will be visible across the UK and most of Europe. More than 90% of the Sun will be obscured by the Moon between 6.17pm and 8.06pm - with the exact timing varying depending on where you live - marking the most our star has been blocked above UK skies in nearly three decades.
Safety warnings and sold-out glasses
Experts have warned it is highly dangerous to look at the solar eclipse directly without appropriate eye protection. Only special solar eclipse glasses that are ISO 12312-2 certified for the safest eye protection should be used to view the eclipse, and sunglasses are not sufficient, experts said.
But these protective spectacles appear to have mostly sold out across the UK ahead of tonight - which has led many to prepare pin hole cameras, which allow stargazers to safely observe the event by looking at the shadow of the sun moving.
Live coverage and what to expect
Brits can also follow the whole event with us, as the Express will be reporting the solar eclipse live all day - and will have a live stream for you to enjoy.
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