Solar Eclipse 2026
With the total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026 now only a couple of months away, public interest is beginning to grow rapidly and many people are starting to look for safe ways to observe the event.
You may be interested to know about the launch of a new website dedicated to promoting eclipse observing across the UK: https://ukeclipse.com
Created in collaboration between Go Stargazing and First Light Optics, the UK Eclipse website has been developed as a resource for the entire astronomy community. Its initial focus is the partial solar eclipse taking place on 12 August, helping the public learn about the event, understand how to observe it safely, and discover opportunities to view it with local astronomy groups and organisations.
Our eclipse event is now featuring on Go Stargazing:
https://gostargazing.co.uk/events/see-the-partial-eclipse-at-sea-walls-viewpoint/
And UK Eclipse:
https://ukeclipse.com/events/see-the-partial-eclipse-at-sea-walls-viewpoint/
Viewing safety
Following the problems seen during the 2017 and 2024 eclipses in the United States, where counterfeit and non-compliant eclipse glasses were widely sold online, there is a growing need for clear guidance on safe solar viewing and trusted suppliers.
To help address this, the UK Eclipse website includes a UK Safe Solar Eclipse Glasses Sellers List. The aim is to provide a central resource where members of the public can identify suppliers offering ISO-compliant eclipse glasses from established and reputable manufacturers.