Solar Eclipse this Wednesday
Solar eclipse this Wednesday evening, 12 August – with a viewing on Tooting Common by SW London Stargazers (see below)!
The partial solar eclipse will be seen in the UK and Ireland (weather permitting), when around 90-96% of the Sun will be covered by the Moon. This will be the most coverage seen from the UK and Ireland since the 1999 solar eclipse.
It’s important that you should never look directly at the Sun, even during an eclipse when some of its intense light is blocked. Doing so can severely damage your eyes.
SW London Stargazers are organising a free meet-up on Tooting Common to watch the eclipse. Sign up via Meetup.
The Royal Observatory at Greenwich has more information about the eclipse and how to view it safely – visit their website for more info.