Best places in Wales to see the partial solar eclipse next week

There are three places in Wales where you can get the best view of the solar eclipse

BRITAIN is set to witness its biggest solar eclipse in over a quarter of a century. On Wednesday, August 12, the Moon will pass in front of the Sun, plunging the UK into early-evening twilight. It will be the most significant eclipse visible from British shores since the famous total eclipse of 1999, with up...

The eclipse will be the deepest visible from the UK since August 11, 1999, when a total solar eclipse crossed parts of Cornwall and Devon

While a total eclipse will only be seen from parts of Spain, Iceland and Greenland, people across the North East will witness an impressive partial eclipse, with around 90% of the Sun covered

On Wednesday, August 12, the Moon will pass directly between the Earth and the Sun, blocking much of the Sun's light and creating a dramatic partial solar eclipse across Scotland

These are the top vantage points in London to see the largest solar eclipse for a quarter of a century

'This will be the deepest partial eclipse in the UK since 2015 and until 2090.'

Everything you need to know as the sky goes dark in a rare event

West coast areas will offer some of the best views. The next one over the UK will be in 2090 so make the most of this spectacle