BRITS are getting their solar eclipse glasses ready as they prepare to witness the most impressive coverage of the Sun in almost three decades.
Eight UK cities are expecting to get an even better view than most, experiencing over 90 per cent coverage.
Brits are getting ready to catch a glimpse of the solar eclipse tomorrow, offering the best coverage of the Sun in nearly three decades Credit: EPA
Millions of skywatchers across the country are hoping to catch a glimpse of the partial tomorrow evening, with the spectacle said to offer the best views since 1999.
The eclipse will begin at around 6pm in most parts of the UK, but peak coverage of the Sun will become visible around an hour later.
Between 7pm and 7.15pm, Brits in a number of locations may get the chance to see over 90 per cent of obscured by the moon.
The greatest coverage is expected in the South West of England in Devon and Cornwall, according to the .
Here, and in Plymouth, coverage of the Sun is expected to be 94.66 per cent at around 7.16pm tomorrow evening.
Elsewhere, regions including Wales, Northern Ireland, and the West of Scotland will experience optimal coverage during the .
The Met Office has shared when the sun will be obscured the most across the UK Credit: Met Office
Cardiff will see 93.24 per cent solar coverage, Belfast will see 93.09 per cent, and Inverness will see 90.74 per cent between 7.03pm and 7.13pm tomorrow.
In London, Brits can witness 91.41 per cent coverage of , alongside peak solar obscuration of over 90 per cent in Edinburgh, Newcastle, and Birmingham.
Unluckily for those in the easternmost parts of the UK, the coverage is only expected to be between 88 per cent and 90 per cent, especially in Aberdeenshire, Norfolk and Yorkshire.
To watch the solar eclipse safely, skygazers are encouraged to buy that comply with the ISO 12312-2 international safety standard.
The eclipse is set to begin from around 6pm in most areas of the UK on Wednesday
Alternatively, viewing the solar eclipse through a handmade eclipse viewer or a can protect your eyes from Sun damage.
There is not another deep partial solar eclipse with this coverage until November 14, 2050, so tomorrow is the perfect opportunity to catch this celestial spectacle.
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