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Where in the UK will get the best view of the solar eclipse?

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For the first time this century, people across the UK will be able to see an almost total solar eclipse in the evening sky on Wednesday. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon moves between the sun and the Earth, blocking the sun’s light either partly or fully. This year, people in the UK and Ireland will see 90-96% of the sun covered by the moon for the first time since 1999 – and it’s their last chance until 2081. Across north-western Europe, people will see about 88-95% coverage, while spectators in parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain will see a total eclipse for up to two minutes and…

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