What time the solar eclipse will peak near you and what year the next one is

The UK is set for a deep partial solar eclipse this week, with up to 96% of the Sun covered on Wednesday, August 12. The peak time depends on location, ranging from about 7:02pm to 7:16pm across the country. For example, Edinburgh and Glasgow peak at 7:05pm, Manchester and Liverpool at 7:10pm, and London, Bristol and Cardiff at 7:12pm, while Truro reaches 7:16pm. At maximum, light and temperature will visibly change, though the sky won’t turn dark. The next total eclipse visible from the UK won’t be until 2090, with the closest partial total coverage on September 3, 2081. A lunar eclipse follows on August 28, peaking at 5:12am.