Solar Eclipse 2026 LIVE as UK counts down to incredible celestial display

Today17:44 BST'Oasis levels' of crowds at Heaton ParkOne of the biggest eclipse events being held in Greater Manchester this evening will be at Heaton Park.Home to the Heaton Park Astronomy Group, who have been gong strong for a number of years, they will be handing out free glasses, advising people on how to safely watch the eclipse, and will be helping people create DIY projectors.We've been told tonight's eclipse has drawn in 'Oasis levels' to the park, which famously hosted the band for five nights of their reunion tour last summer.If you're thinking of going there tonight, it is perhaps quite unlikely you will be able to secure a pair of glasses so think ahead.Today17:41 BSTWatch solar eclipse 2026 live stream hereTonight's event will be the fullest eclipse seen in the UK since the to