On August 12, the moon will pass in front of the sun, leaving only a tenth visible, marking the most dramatic solar eclipse in the UK since 1999.
The entire nation will witness this celestial event, with at least 90pc of the sun’s surface obscured.
The solar eclipse will be on August 12. (Image: Getty Images)
The eclipse is expected to last for around one hour and 48 minutes.
In Norwich, the partial eclipse will start at 6.15pm, reaching its maximum at 7.11pm, before ending at 8.04pm.
The sky won’t become totally dark but it will look like a cloudy day or later in the evening than it actually is, and the temperature may feel slightly cooler.
Anyone planning to watch the eclipse must never look directly at the sun without certified eclipse glasses or suitable solar filters, even when most of the sun is covered.
Normal sunglasses do not protect your eyes during the phenomenon.
The last partial eclipse in Britain was in March 2025, when only 30 to 40pc of the sun was obscured.
This is the most coverage seen from the UK in 27 years since a total solar eclipse in Cornwall and Devon.