Solar Eclipse Live UK: Where to watch Royal Observatory Greenwich's solar eclipse live stream - and what time it will start
The Royal Observatory in Greenwich will live stream today’s solar eclipse - here’s what time the stream will begin and where you can watch.
This evening will mark a rare partial solar eclipse across the UK, where around 90% of the sun will disappear behind the moon.
The best eclipse since 1999 and with the next of its kind not due until around 2081, it is a once in a lifetime event for many.
However, being able to view the eclipse - even with safety glasses or handmade tools - will depend on the weather. it is expected to last around two hours but there are cloudy skies forecast for many parts of the country, including Scotland.
For those located in one of these unlucky areas, there are other ways to experience the solar eclipse - even if it won’t be in person. The Royal Observatory Greenwich will be livestreaming the entire solar eclipse this evening from London, where skies are expected to be clear.
Here’s what time the solar eclipse will begin and the exact time you can tune into the Royal Observatory Greenwich livestream.
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What time will Royal Observatory Greenwich’s solar eclipse livestream start?
Due to the nature of the eclipse, timings will vary up and down the country.
In London the partial eclipse will begin at around 6.17pm - with the Royal Observatory Greenwich’s official YouTube livestream scheduled to begin at 6.10pm.
The eclipse will reach its maximum - when most of the sun is covered - at 7.12pm. Then at 8.06pm the eclipse is expected to end.
Here’s where to watch solar eclipse live stream
If the skies are cloudy where you are and you don’t want to miss out, you can tune into the official Royal Observatory Greenwich livestream from their website or on Facebook.
The livestream is scheduled to start at 6.10pm.
Watch the Royal Observatory Greenwich’s livestream of the solar eclipse here
If you are planning on watching the solar eclipse in person, make sure that you do so safely. Looking directly at an eclipse can cause serious eye damage and even blindness.
Ways to watch include wearing eclipse glasses which have the safety certification ISO 12312-2 or ISO 12312-2:2015, using a solar telescope or making a pinhole projector to view the event without looking directly at the sun.
You can find out more about making your own eclipse viewer here.
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