The UK will be plunged into brief darkness during the rare celestial event on the afternoon of Wednesday August 12, as the moon passes directly between the Earth and the sun.

The UK is set to witness the 'best solar eclipse' in 27 years in just a couple of weeks' time, and here's everything you need to know about how to make sure you don't miss it

Space enthusiasts are abuzz for August as they wait for a once-in-a-lifetime solar eclipse that will swallow nearly the entire sun.

Everything you need to know as the sky goes dark in rare event

Everything you need to know as the sky goes dark in a rare event