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Solar eclipse: When is it and how to watch it safely | BBC News
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12:47Now PlayingOn the evening of 12 August, the whole of the UK will see its most dramatic partial solar eclipse in nearly three decades.
From the UK, the Moon will block out up to 96% of the Sun.
The same eclipse will be visible across Europe and some will enjoy the ultimate solar spectacle: a total solar eclipse.
In this video we have everything you need to know about the eclipse and how to watch it safely.
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