What time the Solar Eclipse 2026 takes place in UK today

The whole of the UK will be treated to a rare celestial event today - the most significant solar eclipse since 1999.According to Royal Museums Greenwich, today's partial solar eclipse will be the most coverage seen from the UK and Ireland since the 1999 eclipse.In parts of Europe, including Spain's Balearic Islands and parts of Iceland, a total eclipse will take place - transforming the day into night.Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily NewsletterA solar eclipse takes place when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, casting a shadow on Earth. Depending on where you are in the UK, up to 96 per cent of the Sun will be covered by the Moon.The UK last witnessed a solar eclipse in March 2025, but only around 30-40 per cent of the Sun was covered by the