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How can I watch the partial solar eclipse safely?
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NEWSDECK ANALYSIS
The coverage of the solar eclipse 2026 broadly agrees on the importance of safe viewing and providing information on where and when to watch the event in London and the UK. However, the framing and emphasis differ slightly, with GB News focusing on the spectacle of the event across Britain, while the Mirror News and Evening Standard prioritize informative guides on safe viewing and viewing spots, with no notable divergence in tone across left, centre, and right outlets.
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Evening Standard
How can I watch the partial solar eclipse safely?
Looking directly at the eclipse can pose severe health risks.
12 Aug, 11:40
The Independent
How to safely watch the UK’s most complete solar eclipse in 27 years
The eclipse on 12 August will be the most complete seen in the UK since 1999
12 Aug, 07:38
Mirror News
When the 2026 solar eclipse is happening and where to buy the specialist glasses to watch it
A solar eclipse will be visible across the UK next week, and we’ve found some of the best specialist glasses to buy so you can safely watch the astronomical event as it happens
5 Aug, 08:48
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GB News
When and where to watch spectacular solar eclipse across Britain this week?
Britons are in for a spectacular celestial show this Wednesday, with the Moon set to block up to 96 per cent of the Sun in what will be the country's most complete solar eclipse since 1999.
The dramatic event on August 12 will see the Moon pass directly between the Earth and the Sun, casting a striking shadow across the UK and Ireland. People across the nation will witness varying levels of coverage depending on thei…
10 Aug, 10:25