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When will London get another solar eclipse after 2026?
The nearly two-hour long event began at 6.17pm, before reaching its peak around 7.15pm, when around 90% of the Sun wwas obscured.
Eye experts have warned people never to look directly at the Sun, as doing so can cause serious and potentially permanent damage to eyesight. Only approved solar-viewing equipment should be used.
When is the next solar eclipse?
There will be several partial eclipses in the years ahead.
On August 2, 2027, a partial eclipse will be visible from the UK during the morning, with around 30% to 45% of the Sun covered.
The partial eclipse will begin around 9am in London. It will reach maximum at 10am and end around 11am.
Another small partial eclipse will follow on January 26, 2028.
But the most dramatic partial eclipse will not arrive until September 3, 2081, when around 99% of the Sun is expected to be obscured.
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