The best places in the UK to watch the solar eclipseDevon and Cornwall are expected to offer the best views of the solar eclipse, according to the Met Office. The UK will experience a partial solar eclipse on Wednesday 12 August. Never look directly at the sun; use a pinhole projector or certified eclipse glasses to view it. (Image: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire)Ms Bell emphasised the dangers of looking at the sun directly and advised using only certified solar eclipse glasses or a solar telescope. A total solar eclipse will not occur in the UK until 2090.