Partial solar eclipse at Jodrell

Wednesday 12th August 2026 from 18:00pm

Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement

University of Manchester, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 9DL

Join Jodrell Bank for a special evening celebrating the partial solar eclipse, when most of the Sun will be covered by the Moon. Enjoy guided solar observing sessions with specialist equipment, weather permitting, with certified eclipse glasses provided courtesy of Go Stargazing to help visitors experience the event safely.

Jodrell Bank will remain open until 8:00 pm, with an immersive Space Dome film celebrating the Sun and hands-on cyanotype crafting alongside the solar observing sessions.

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Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement

Email: jodrellbank@manchester.ac.uk
Website: https://www.jodrellbank.net/

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