Calendar
When:
12th August 2026 @ 5:45 pm – 8:30 pm
2026-08-12T17:45:00+01:00
2026-08-12T20:30:00+01:00
Astronomical Event

During the early evening of Wednesday the 12th of August there will be a solar eclipse

this should be visible above the W – NW horizon

with 1st contact @ approx 18.15 hrs and last contact @ approx  20.15 hrs 

with maximum contact @ approx 19.10 hrs when the Moon will obscure approx 91.5% of the Sun’s surface

if you plan to observe / image any or all of this event

 please remember your solar safety :-

DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUN

WITHOUT THE CORRECT SOLAR FILTER FITTED TO YOUR EQUIPMENT

OR SOLAR SAFETY GLASSES FOR YOUR EYES