18 stunning photos as thousands witness solar eclipse across Merseyside

Thousands of people across Merseyside witnessed a partial solar eclipse tonight, Wednesday August 12. In one of the rarest and most impressive astronomical events, the Moon covered more than 90% of the Sun. It was the most coverage seen from the UK and Ireland since the 1999 eclipse, according to Royal Museums Greenwic

BRITS who witnessed the 1999 total eclipse have been issued a stark warning ahead of today's celestial event. While solar eclipse glasses were encouraged 27 years ago, you should avoid going for the retro look this evening. Experts have advised against using the same solar eclipse glasses again for safety reasons. With