BRITS will be able to witness a partial solar eclipse in the skies today.
Nearly half of the Sun will go dark for two hours this morning.
The amazing phenomenon will be visible across Europe, US and Canada but the UK is promised the best view on the continent.
Dr Greg Brown, Senior Public Astronomy Officer at the Royal Observatory Greenwich, told The Sun: “The only country in Europe with a better view [than the UK] will be Iceland with a magnitude of 0.74 which is about 68% coverage of the Sun.”
Onlookers have been warned to wear eye protection and check the exact time the eclipse will be seen in their area.
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The best view in Europe
The UK will be treated to the best view of the solar eclipse on the continent, according to Dr Greg Brown, Senior Public Astronomy Officer at the Royal Observatory Greenwich.
“The only country in Europe with a better view [than the UK] will be Iceland with a magnitude of 0.74 which is about 68% coverage of the sun,” said Dr Brown.
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Global view of solar eclipse
Onlookers across Europe, Northwestern Africa, Greenland, Iceland and parts of northeastern US and eastern Canada can catch a glimpse of the eclipse.
However, some will get a better view than others depending on the area.
Some parts of Canada could have more than 90% of the sun covered.
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The percentage of the Sun that will be eclipsed
Nearly half of the sun will be covered in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Londoners will witness around 30% of the sun blocked by the moon.
Check how your area will be affected below.
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Best time to see the eclipse.
The solar eclipse will only last for two hours – so make sure to grab your protection glasses.
The phenomenon will begin at around 10am and end at midday.
But the Sun will be almost completely hidden at around 11am.
