UK to experience best solar eclipse since 1999 on Wednesday evening
The solar eclipse is the best the UK is due to experience in the next 50 years, with up to 96% of the Sun covered. The peak will be between 18:58 and 19:15 BST, though cloud cover is expected in some northern areas. Viewers must use certified solar glasses or a pinhole viewer to watch safely and avoid permanent eye damage.
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