Partial Solar Eclipse to Darken South West Skies
Rare celestial event offers deepest UK viewing since 1999, with livestream available amidst uncertain Scottish forecasts.
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Sarah Connor
A partial solar eclipse will be visible across the South West on Wednesday evening.
Regular telescopes pose a grave risk to observers without proper equipment; they are not safe for viewing a solar eclipse.
The Royal Observatory Greenwich will livestream the event, offering a secure alternative for those unable to view the eclipse directly or safely, with a German-language broadcast also available.
Viewing events are planned across Scotland, including in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Kirkcudbright, Ballindalloch, Elgin, Orkney, and the Isle of Gigha.
Forecasters claim that people in eastern areas of Scotland stand the best chance of witnessing Wednesday’s partial solar eclipse.
Despite this, forecasters indicate the rare event is likely to be hidden behind clouds across much of Scotland.
The Met Office confirms eastern areas such as Aberdeenshire, Angus, and Moray are most likely to experience clear skies.
Breaks in cloud cover may also appear in the central belt and southern Scotland, though north-western areas of the country are likely to remain cloudy throughout the evening.