LOCALS will soon be able to see a solar spectacular.
The biggest solar eclipse visible from the UK and Ireland so far this century can be viewed next month.
The sun will be low in the sky, so it may be a good idea for families and sky gazers to find somewhere high up to see it better.
Even though the Sun will not seem as bright as usual, it is still very important for viewers to protect their eyes and to wear eclipse glasses.
This is because during a solar eclipse, the sun’s rays remain dangerous as there are still immense amounts of invisible ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) radiation emitted.
The darkened sky can trick eyes into keeping the pupils wide open, allowing intense, focused radiation to cause permanent and irreversible vision loss.
So why will the sun go dark during the day?
The moon will pass between the sun and the earth, resulting in a shadow being cast over a part of our planet.
When borough sky watchers look up, they will see what appears to be a big bite taken out of the sun.
This partial solar eclipse will be the deepest one in the area for 27 years.
Meteorologists say that there won’t be another like it here until February 2065.
People wanting to see this event should get their protective shades out on Wednesday, August 12 just before 6.15pm.
That’s when the eclipse will start, before reaching its maximum coverage at around 7.15pm.
The sun’s show will be over by 8pm.
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