Watch live as the UK and parts of Europe experience a partial solar eclipse on Wednesday (12 August).The spectacle will be the most significant solar eclipse in nearly three decades, the first of its kind since 1999. There won’t be another chance to see it from the UK until 23 September, 2090.The south-west of England, specifically Devon and Cornwall, and the westernmost parts of Pembrokeshire in Wales, are forecast to experience the fullest extent of the eclipse, with 94 to 96 per cent of the Sun expected to be covered.In parts of Iceland, Spain and the far north of Russia, there will be a total solar eclipse.The space spectacle occurs when the Moon passes directly between Earth and the Sun, blocking the light of the Sun from reaching our planet.Experts have urged people who want to see the major astronomical event to do so safely, as looking straight at the Sun, even during an eclipse, can cause significant damage to the eyes.Only special solar eclipse glasses that are ISO 12312-2 certified should be used.Royal Museums Greenwich said: “Be careful if you’re planning on reusing an old pair of eclipse glasses: these may not be safe, especially if the lenses are creased or scratched, as their filtering properties may have been compromised.”Brits are also being advised not to use plug-in appliances and devices such as dishwashers, games consoles and washing machines between 6pm and 8pm on Wednesday, in order to ease pressure on the grid as solar generation temporarily drops.Follow live updates here.