What can be seen during the partial solar eclipse.
A partial solar eclipse runs from 18:20 to 20:10 BST, with over 90% of the sun covered in the UK.
Key points
From BBC’s report- The event lasts about one hour and 50 minutes from 18:20 to 20:10 BST.
- UK will see over 90% of the sun covered by the moon.
- Next full solar eclipse in the UK is in 64 years, 2090.
- Experts warn against looking at the sun without protection.
- Eclipse may cause birds to quiet and plants to close briefly.
Why it matters. Birds may quiet and plants may briefly close; the UK’s next full solar eclipse is in 2090.
What to watch. Experts warn against looking at the sun without proper protection during the BBC-covered event.
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