How to watch the solar eclipse 2. UKA total solar eclipse will turn day to night for two minutes in the US today and viewers in the UK will be able to see the phenomenon too. A partial solar eclipse will be visible across the UK just before sunset on Monday, August 2. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between Earth and the sun, obscuring the sun from view. Read More. For observers in Cardiff the peak of the eclipse will be at 8. Monday, August 2. But the moon will only cover 4% of the sun.

Up to five solar eclipses occur each year, but each one is visible only within a limited band across the Earth's surface where the moon's shadow happens to fall. In the US this year, 1. How to watch the partial solar eclipse.

The Royal Astronomical Society warned anyone hoping to catch the phenomenon not to look directly at the sun. A spokesman said: "Extreme care must be taken when observing the eclipse, because of the blinding brilliance of the sun.

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Never, ever look directly at the sun through binoculars or a telescope, for you will risk permanent eye damage."Even staring at the sun is dangerous, and sunglasses are no protection. Hospitals regularly see patients who have damaged their eyes while watching eclipses. Don't be among them." (Image: Birmingham Mail)Read More. Looking directly at the sun can damage your eyes, so if you're planning to watch the partial solar eclipse, you should get a pair of solar viewing glasses. These have special- purpose solar filters, which filter out all of the harmful ultraviolet and infrared light and almost all of the intense visible light to allow you to view the eclipse safely. Watch Series Love Hip Hop Hollywood.

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A whole range of companies are offering solar eclipse glasses which have a filter to protect your eyes, but you need to make sure they are safety tested and CE approved. If you can't find CE- approved glasses, don't rely on regular sunglasses - they won't protect you. Instead it's worth looking at other techniques, such as pinhole projection. You can watch it on a live stream. The total solar eclipse will be available to view live on the Nasa website from 1pm to 4pm EDT (6pm BST to 9pm BST). And NASA have also created interactive map to show the path of the eclipse. When is the next solar eclipse in the UK?

A very small partial eclipse will take place in the UK on August 1. Scotland, Orkney and Shetland, and the moon will only cover about 2% of the sun. The next really good eclipse will be on August 1. Britain, ranging from around 9. Cornwall to 9. 1% in Aberdeen. Watch Never Take Sweets From A Stranger Online Freeform here. However, the next total eclipse that'll be visible in the UK is not until September 2.

How to watch the solar eclipse 2017 in the UK. A partial solar eclipse will be visible across the UK just before sunset on Monday. This is what you need to know about.

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