Where to get safe solar eclipse glasses in Manchester and how to spot fakes

On Wednesday, August 12, people across Greater Manchester will witness an impressive partial solar eclipse, with up to 91.3% of the Sun covered by the Moon

The west of the country will enjoy the deepest views, with the Isle of Barra expected to see around 93% of the Sun covered, while Glasgow will experience around 91.4%coverage and Edinburgh around 90.7%

Almost all the sun is expected to blocked out in Ireland next Wednesday evening

Free glasses for viewing the total solar eclipse on 12 August ran out today, just one day after stock was replenished, as mentioned by the agency Ciência Viva, which did not disclose whether they would become available again.

The last total solar eclipse which could be seen from the UK was in 1999 – you’re going to want to see this one

Glasgow will see around 91% of the sun covered in the 12 August 2026 solar eclipse, with top viewing spots including Cathkin Braes and Kelvingrove Park.

A solar eclipse will be visible across the UK next week, and we’ve found some of the best specialist glasses to buy so you can safely watch the astronomical event as it happens

Only specifically certified filters let just 0.00032% of visible sunlight through and protect people watching this once-in-a-century event from permanent retinal damage.

Solar Eclipse Glasses: Where To Buy Them And How To Check They’re Safe  Forbes

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

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