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Next UK eclipse on 2nd August 2027

Partial solar eclipse

On Monday 2 August 2027, a partial solar eclipse will be visible across the UK during the morning, with around 45% of the Sun obscured in southern England at maximum eclipse around 10am.

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See the partial eclipse and Perseids meteors at Toothill Observatory (FULL!)

Toothill Observatory, Southampton, Hampshire
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Solar Eclipse Party at Smugglers Rest Cafe

Smugglers Rest Cafe, Looe, Cornwall
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See the partial solar eclipse in Edinburgh

Edinburgh Playfair Observatory, Edinburgh, Midlothian
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Solar eclipse viewing with Rosliston Astronomy Group

Rosliston Forestry Centre, Swadlincote, Derbyshire
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Free Eclipse Viewing Evening at Nothe Fort

Nothe Fort, Weymouth,
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See the partial eclipse at Red Burn Farm

Red Burn Farm, Glasgow, Lanarkshire
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