Solar eclipse in Lincolnshire: When and where to see it
A partial solar eclipse will be visible in Lincolnshire on Wednesday 12 August, with the moon covering 90 to 96 percent of the sun. The event will be observable from roughly 18:14 to 20:03 BST, with the maximum coverage at 19:10, and several local venues are hosting public viewing activities. Viewers are advised to use certified eclipse glasses or indirect viewing methods to protect their eyes, as the next similar eclipse in the UK is not expected until 2050.
- ▪The partial eclipse will occur on 12 August 2024, beginning at 18:14 BST and ending at 20:03 BST in Lincolnshire.
- ▪The moon will obscure between 90 and 96 percent of the sun, making it the most significant coverage since the 1999 total eclipse.
- ▪Local organisations such as the Lincoln Astronomical Society and venues in Skegness, Grimsby, and Lincoln are offering events with entertainment and safety equipment.
- ▪The Royal College of Ophthalmologists warns that looking directly at the eclipse without proper protection can damage the retina, recommending ISO‑certified eclipse glasses or indirect viewing methods.
- ▪The UK will not experience another eclipse of this type until 2050, and the next total solar eclipse is not due until 2090.
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Solar eclipse in Lincolnshire: When and where to see itImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The moon will cover 90 to 96 per cent of the sun on WednesdayByHolly Phillips and Kara Joubert, East Yorkshire and LincolnshirePublished4 minutes agoPeople in Lincolnshire will be able to witness a rare partial solar eclipse.A solar eclipse takes place when the moon moves between the sun and the earth, blocking the sun's light either partially or completely, casting a shadow on the Earth.Taking place on Wednesday 12 August, it will be the biggest coverage since the total eclipse in 1999, with the moon expected to cover 90 to 96 per cent of the sun.After this week's event, the UK will not see another of its kind until 2050, while the next total eclipse is not due until 2090.Here is everything…
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