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When will the next solar eclipse happen in the UK?
Did you see the amazing partial solar eclipse on Wednesday 12 August? For lots of people in the UK, the Moon covered about 88% to 96% of the Sun, depending where you live. It was one of the deepest solar eclipses seen from the UK since 1999, when…
Solar eclipse glasses recycling: What to do with them now
Millions of us were treated to a stunning spectacle on Wednesday during mainland Europe's first total solar eclipse for more than 25 years. And for some in the UK, it was a race against time to find a pair of eye-protecting eclipse glasses as…
Aditya-L1: Indian solar mission's new findings throw light on enduring Sun mysteries
MATIAS BASUALDO/EPA/Shutterstock Geeta Pandey BBC Correspondent, Delhi One of the most enduring mysteries that has been puzzling scientists forever is how the Sun's outer atmosphere - the corona - is millions of degrees hotter than its surface. And…
What scientists have learnt from the solar eclipse
The solar eclipse that stretched over the UK and Europe this week was not just a stunning celestial spectacle – but an opportunity to get to know our Sun much better. Millions of people looked up on Wednesday evening to watch as the Moon…
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See Magnificent Photos of the Total Solar Eclipse Over Europe That Showcase the Sun's Beauty and the Wonder of Skywatching
Darkness falls. Temperature drops. Fiery hues appear along the horizon. When the moon snuffs out the sun during a total solar eclipse, the ground beneath its shadow takes on an otherworldly atmosphere, transforming, for a few fleeting moments, into…
Drone time lapse reveals the total solar eclipse from start to finish
Relive the 2026 total solar eclipse, as seen by a drone over Spain This article is part of a special report on the total solar eclipse that offered the best views from the Arctic Circle, Iceland, Spain and parts of Portugal on August 12, 2026. Join…
Solar panel installations surge as UK demand hits 15-year high
Solar panel installations are surging across the UK, according to official data, with new figures showing that 2026 could be another record-breaking year for households generating their own electricity. More homeowners are investing in the best…
Stunning timelapse lets you relive the 2026 total solar eclipse in 4K glory
There's a reason humans have been obsessed with these celestial events for millennia—they are beautiful This article is part of a special report on the total solar eclipse that will offer the best views from the Arctic Circle, Iceland, Spain…
Total solar eclipse stuns skywatchers | Space photo of the day for Aug. 13, 2026
The total solar eclipse of Aug. 12, 2026 was one for the books. And this photo, snapped just as the eclipse was about to enter totality, really captures the drama of the moment. On Aug. 12, 2026, millions of people around the world witnessed a…
In pictures: Stunning solar eclipse in the skies of North Staffordshire
Families in North Staffordshire managed to capture the stunning solar eclipse in North Staffordshire. Locations such as Mow Cop Castle, Stone Common and Bunny Hill, all attracted plenty of residents as Keele University also held a free event…
Dates confirmed for the UK's next solar and lunar eclipses
Following August's partial solar eclipse, which sparked nationwide excitement as people scrambled for eclipse glasses at the eleventh hour, attention now turns to Britain's next celestial spectacle. Another eclipse is approaching within days…
I missed photographing the 2026 solar eclipse - here are 9 of my favorites
Europe's 2026 solar eclipse has been and gone, leaving in its wake a flurry of once-in-a-generation images. I've picked out some of my favorites, which you can peruse below, but there's one shot that really outshone the rest for me. Captured by a…
Doctors' eyesight advice on when to seek help after solar eclipse
Hundreds of wide-eyed spectators flocked to beauty spots across the Potteries to behold a once-in-a-generation solar eclipse. The dramatic solar event was the biggest eclipse since 1999 - with the moon covering 90% of the sun. Understandably, many…
Watch Olympic Skateboarder Danny Leon Time Trick Perfectly with Total Solar Eclipse in Video
Olympic skateboarder Danny León celebrated Europe's first total eclipse since 1996 with what he called the trick of a lifetime. León shared a video of himself skateboarding in front of the silhouetted eclipse in Spain in a Wednesday…
The Wild Story Behind Björk's Robert Wun Balloon Look-and Her Solar Eclipse Rave in Iceland
Arriving in Iceland is always a bracing reminder of the power of Mother Nature. But going straight from the plane to Björk's museum exhibit, followed by a geothermal dip at Sky Lagoon, and then onto the nearby festival that attracted fans (and…
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