How to view Wednesday’s solar eclipse safely? Use a colander, expert says

The Royal Greenwich Observatory has warned the public that sunglasses are not a safe enough method to view the cosmic phenomenon.

The Royal Greenwich Observatory has warned the public that sunglasses are not a safe enough method to view the cosmic phenomenon.

The Royal Greenwich Observatory has warned the public that sunglasses are not a safe enough method to view the cosmic phenomenon.

The UK will see its fullest solar eclipse for the next 54 years on Wednesday – and the safest way to view it at home is through a colander, according to experts.

It'll be a rare sight, but it needs to be viewed safely13:36, 07 Aug 2026The UK will see its fullest solar eclipse for the next 54 years on Wednesday – and the safest way to view it at home is through a colander, according to experts. More than 90% of the Sun will be obscured by the Moon between 6.17pm and 8.06pm on Au

The rare solar eclipse will take place next week on August 12 with Scots able to witness more than 90 per cent eclipse coverage

Up to 90 percent of the Sun will disappear over Germany on Wednesday in the country's most impressive eclipse for decades to come.

Amelia Jones  On Tuesday, August 12, up to 90% of the Sun is expected to be covered by the Moon during a rare partial solar eclipse, creating a dramatic sight as the celestial bodies align and the Sun begins to set in the west. The unusual timing of the event means viewers across south Wales…

A rare celestial event is happening next week - but people should follow expert's advice

People across the region hoping to catch a glimpse of the event have been issued a warning

Astronomers and other professionals from the Espinho Planetarium will be holding a free event on 12 August at Praia da Baía to help the public observe and understand the solar eclipse, which is expected to obscure 98% of the sun at that location.

No matter how sharp your vision, you're going to need some special glasses next week… Wednesday August 12 will bring the most complete solar eclipse since 1989 – the moon will fully cover the sun. To fully appreciate the celestial spectacle,you will require dedicated spectacles. Bryan Quinn and our colleagues at France

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Starting near the North Pole before tracking south, totality will last up to two minutes and 18 seconds, an appetizer for an even longer solar show next year — a 6 1/2-minute extravaganza that will sweep from Spain to North Africa and the Middle East.

August’s total solar eclipse will sweep over Spain, Iceland and Greenland  AP News

For the first time in more than a century, a total solar eclipse is coming to mainland Spain with an even longer encore next summer

Protect your eyes while enjoying the spectacle of a total solar eclipse  CNN