When and where to watch spectacular solar eclipse across Britain this week

Britons are in for a spectacular celestial show this Wednesday, with the Moon set to block up to 96 per cent of the Sun in what will be the country's most complete solar eclipse since 1999.The dramatic event on August 12 will see the Moon pass directly between the Earth and the Sun, casting a striking shadow across the UK and Ireland. People across the nation will witness varying levels of coverage depending on their location, with most areas seeing between 90 and 96 per cent of the Sun obscured.Those in the South West will get the best views, with Cornwall experiencing around 95 per cent coverage. Even Londoners will see roughly 90 per cent of the Sun blocked out.The eclipse marks the UK's finest viewing opportunity in 27...

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