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How to safely watch the solar eclipse
On August 12, the moon will pass in front of the sun, completely obscuring it in a solar eclipse. According to Nasa, parts of Greenland, Iceland, Spain, Russia and Portugal will experience a total solar eclipse. In the UK, there will be a partial eclipse, with up to 96% of the sun covered, the deepest eclipse the country has seen since 1999.
TL;DR
- A solar eclipse will happen on August 12.
- Total solar eclipses will be visible in parts of Greenland, Iceland, Spain, Russia, and Portugal.
- The UK will see a partial eclipse with up to 96% sun coverage.
- Eye protection is crucial for watching the eclipse.