Whether staying in the USA for the partial eclipse or traveling to Europe for totality, a pair of eclipse glasses are essential for observation.

West coast areas will offer some of the best views. The next solar eclipse over the UK will be in 2090, so make the most of this spectacle

Video. A total solar eclipse will cross Greenland, Iceland and Spain on 12 August. Here's how and where to watch it safely.

The eclipse on 12 August will be the most complete seen in the UK since 1999