Solar eclipse 2026 weather forecast – where and when will the best view be?
One of the most spectacular solar eclipses the UK has seen for decades is taking place on Wednesday 12 August . From around 18:00 BST , the Moon will begin moving across the face of the Sun, creating a partial solar eclipse across the UK. At its peak, around 90% of the Sun will be covered from London . In Cornwall , as much as 95% of the Sun could be obscured. Depending on where you are in the UK, it will peak between 19:02 and 19:16 BST. Image caption: This shows the path of totality where the Sun will be completely obscured by the Moon. Either side of the path will see a partial solar eclipse. The UK is stuck in the middle of two different weather systems. High pressure lies across much of continental Europe with low pressure and weather fronts out towards the north of the Atlantic. This means contrasting fortunes. High pressure is expected to bring generally dry and settled conditions across much of the UK, with a hot and sunny day forecast for most. That means clear skies shou...