It is estimated that around 90% of the sun will be obscured by the moon, triggering a rare and stunning natural phenomenon.
According to Royal Museums Greenwich, which includes the Royal Observatory: “A solar eclipse occurs when the Earth, moon and sun align. The moon passes in front of the sun and blocks its light, casting a small shadow on Earth.”
The observatory said it will be a 64-year wait until 2090 for the next total solar eclipse visible from the UK, meaning it is worth seizing the opportunity in 2026 to see a natural phenomenon.
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