A partial solar eclipse on Wednesday will cover up to 90 per cent of the sun across the country, creating an almost eerie twilight effect during the early evening. The eclipse is expected to begin at 6.17pm, peak at around 7.16pm, and end by 8.08pm, with the sun still above the horizon throughout. In Weymouththe rush for solar viewing glasses left Howleys Toymaster shops out of stock 'within minutes' early this morning. Howleys’ stores in Dorchester and Bridport also saw a wave of customers hoping to pick up glasses to safely view the eclipse. The public is reminded not to look directly at the sun without certified eclipse glasses or proper solar filters, even during peak coverage.