Solar eclipse 2026 live: Last minute scramble for glasses as millions prepare for rare solar eclipse

Live Where is the best place to watch the solar eclipse in the UK? What time is the solar eclipse today in the UK? Josh Milton | Senior science and technology reporter Published August 12, 2026 9:00am Updated August 12, 2026 9:01am A total solar eclipse is happening today, and while the UK will only see a partial one,

Glasses to watch the eclipse have become a rare commodity in Cornwall.