Nearly all of the sun will disappear over London eclipse - and skies could be clear

Eclipse timingsThe solar eclipse is set to start in London at approximately 6.17pm when the Moon first begins to pass across the Sun. A historical occasionThe Royal Observatory Greenwich has described this eclipse as the best one observable from the UK and Ireland so far this century. Safety warningsA crucial part of enjoying the solar eclipse revolves around safety. Expert-recommended eclipse glasses or another recognised safe viewing method should be utilised throughout the partial eclipse. One last piece of advice from the experts at the Royal Observatory is to be mindful of the weather.