Seven ways to safely watch a solar eclipse without glasses as shops sell out across UK

THE highly-anticipated August solar eclipse is set to be visible in UK skies this evening. The solar spectacle will see a proportion of the sun blocked out by the moon, with up to 95 per cent set to be covered in some areas of the country. Millions of Brits are expected to be preparing to...

Guide to watching the solar eclipse safely if you can’t get specialist glasses

Solar eclipse glasses have sold out across Wales ahead of today's near-total solar eclipse, but there are still safe ways to watch the celestial spectacle beginning at around 6pm on August 12

Solar eclipse glasses have sold out across the UK ahead of today's near-total solar eclipse, but there are safe indirect viewing methods you can use to watch the spectacle beginning at around 6pm

Solar eclipse glasses have sold out across Scotland ahead of tonight's near-total solar eclipse

Solar eclipse glasses have sold out at major retailers across the UK ahead of this evening's show - and experts are warning Brits not to use dangerous 'knock-off' versions or sunglasses

Three ways to watch Britain's solar eclipse safely without sold-out special glasses  GB News

The UK solar eclipse 2026 will be the nation's fullest for the next 54 years, with more than 90 per cent of the sun obscured

No solar eclipse glasses? Here are five ways to watch it safely  ITVX

With some shops running out of stock, it may be too late to buy eclipse glasses - but you can still safely watch the spectacle using some household items.

Several high street stores have sold out while online shoppers are being told they may not receive the glasses until the end of the week.

Even without special glasses, there are still a few methods to view the solar eclipse safely from home.

Eclipse enthusiasts struggle to find safe glasses to watch spectacle  The Times