Solar eclipse health warning issued to anyone who has bought glasses online

The eclipse is taking place on Wednesday evening12:03, 10 Aug 2026Health experts have issued an urgent warning ahead of the Solar Eclipse this week to avoid people causing damage to their eyes during the rare celestial event.‌While it is an incredibly exciting event you definitely won't want to miss, the eclipse must be viewed safely to avoid sustaining any damage to your retina.‌As the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth on Wednesday (August 12), up to 96 per cent of the Sun will be covered from the UK, dimming the sky as the sunlight is blocked.‌Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily NewsletterThe solar eclipse will be visible across the whole of the UK. While those watching in the South West are likely to see the best eclipse, around 90 per cent