Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe fullest solar eclipse for the next 50 years will appear over the UK today, with over 90 per cent of the Sun obscured by the Moon across the whole of the UK. What happens during an eclipse: “A solar eclipse occurs when the Earth, moon and sun align. The moon passes in front of the sun and blocks its light, casting a small shadow on Earth,” Royal Museums Greenwich said.Will there be a total eclipse Manchester? In Manchester, 91.40 per cent of the sun will be obscured by the moon. Because the sun won’t be completely covered, this is known as a partial solar eclipse. Eclipse start time in Manchester: It will start at around 6.13pm, with peak coverage set to be around 7.10pm.Where to watch: Viewpoints such as Heaton Park, Jodrell Bank, Holcombe Hill, Barton Aerodrome and Rivington have been earmarked as the best places to see the eclipse.In fullSolar eclipse 2026: The best places and viewpoints to watch in the UKMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
What time is the solar eclipse in Manchester? How to watch the spectacle today
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe fullest solar eclipse for the next 50 years will appear over the UK today, with over 90 per cent of the Sun obscured by the Moon across the whole of the UK. What happens during an eclipse: “A solar eclipse occurs when the Earth, moon and sun align. The moon passes in front of the sun and blocks its light, casting a small shadow on Earth,” Royal Museums Greenwich said.Will there be a total eclipse Manchester? In Manchester, 91.40 per cent of the sun will be obscured by the moon. Because the sun won’t be completely covered, this is known as a partial solar eclipse. Eclipse start time in Manchester: It will start at around 6.13pm, with peak coverage set to be around 7.10pm.Where to watch: Viewpoints such as Heaton Park, Jodrell Bank, Holcombe Hill, Barton Aerodrome and Rivington have been earmarked as the best places to see the eclipse.In fullSolar eclipse 2026: The best places and viewpoints to watch in the UKMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
