People across Scotland will get the best view of a solar eclipse in nearly three decades on Wednesday. Up to 95% of the Sun will slowly disappear behind the Moon in the most dramatic eclipse visible from the UK since August 1999. The entire event is set to last about two hours and it is important to never look directly at the Sun. Here is what you need to know about the partial solar eclipse, including the best places to watch it in Scotland and how to do so safely.