Dog owners issued warning ahead of today's solar eclipse

Dogs could act differently during tonight's spectacle10:26, 12 Aug 2026Dog owners across Scotland have been warned that their pets could behave differently during this evening's (August 12) solar eclipse as the sky suddenly darkens.‌The Moon will block around 90 to 96 per cent of the Sun across parts of the UK and Ireland, creating the most significant eclipse visible from the UK since 1999. The rare event isn’t expected to be seen on this scale in UK skies again until 2081, making it a major once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for many across the country.‌The partial eclipse is expected to begin shortly after 6pm, reaching its peak at around 7.10pm before ending shortly after 8pm, although timings and coverage will vary across the country.‌In Edinburgh and Glasgow, the eclipse will begin at ar