Best places in London to watch next month's spectacular solar eclipse
London residents are preparing for a significant partial solar eclipse occurring on August 12, 2026. Experts suggest that while the UK will not see a total eclipse, the event will be the largest of its kind in over 25 years.
Why it matters
This rare astronomical event serves as a significant cultural and educational moment for the public.
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A solar eclipse does not come round often, so making the most of it is important with a good vantage point.
London might not be able to offer the total eclipse experience that people in Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain will be able to marvel at on Wednesday 12 August. But it will be the largest partial solar eclipse — when the moon moves to cover the sun — in over a quarter of a century to be witnessed in the UK.
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