Will you see the solar eclipse? Where to view it in the UK, key timings and everything you need to know about the rare celestial event

Astrophiles unite – this month we’re in for quite a treat. On Wednesday 12 August, a solar eclipse will be visible, with some sun-viewers in the UK set to witness more than 90 per cent coverage as the moon passes across the sun’s path. The last time the British Isles were treated to a solar eclipse of a similar magnitude was on 20 March 2015, when a total eclipse across the north Atlantic produced a partial eclipse greater than 80 per cent across the whole of the UK. The last time a…